Pedosphere (Soil)

Link to the GLOBE Program collection of soil instructional resources

Discipline
Earth and Space Sciences
Grade Level
3-5
6-8
9-12
PreK-2
Lesson Type
Activity
Lab Experiment
Lesson Keywords
soil lessons
soil activities
globe
Soil Basics
Soil chemistry
Soil Physics. Soil Biology

Journey 2050

A website with a virtual farm simulation that explores world food sustainability.

Discipline
Earth and Space Sciences
Grade Level
6-8
9-12
Lesson Type
Activity
Interactive Website
Lesson Keywords
farm simulation
food sustainability
global
Agriculture
Soil Degradation
Human Impact
Soils and Agriculture

School Garden Lesson Plans

This guide contains 35 lesson plans with activities to engage your students in a fun and educational exploration of fruits, vegetables and healthy eating.

Discipline
Earth and Space Sciences
Grade Level
3-5
PreK-2
Lesson Area
Soils and Plant Growth
Lesson Type
Activity
Lesson Keywords
garden
Plant Growth
Soils and Plant Growth

Soil Glue

Surface soil particles are held together by various organic substances. The gluing of soil particles together into
aggregates helps maintain pores and channels in the soil for air and water to enter and move through it.

Discipline
Earth and Space Sciences
Lesson Type
Activity
Lesson Keywords
Soil protein
Soil Biology
Soil chemistry

Paint with Soil!

Students collect soil samples in a variety of colors, and use to create paints.

Discipline
Earth and Space Sciences
Grade Level
3-5
6-8
PreK-2
Lesson Area
Soils and Art/Culture
Lesson Type
Activity
Lesson Keywords
Soil color
Culture
art
Soils and Art/Culture

Making Soil

Making soil using food waste and composting techniques.

Discipline
Earth and Space Sciences
Grade Level
3-5
6-8
9-12
PreK-2
Lesson Area
Soil Biology
Lesson Type
Activity
Lesson Keywords
composting
Soil Quality
Soil Management
food waste
Soil Biology
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