An activity which highlights the importance of learning about the soils on Earth. In this activity students explore some of the many uses of soils, learn the five soil-forming factors, and gain a better understanding of how little of Earth's surface is covered in soil.
Categories
Soil pH
Soil Characterization
Soil Infiltration
Soil Moisture - Gravimetric
Soil Particle Size Distribution
Soil Particle Density
Soil Fertility
Soil Temperature
Soil Moisture - SMAP Block Pattern
Soil
Why Do We Study Soil?
Students
Teachers
1 period (approx. 45 min.)
2 periods (approx. 90 min.)
Lower Primary: K-2
Learning Activities
Upper Primary: 3-5
ESS: The History of Planet Earth
Secondary: 9-12
MS-ESS2-2
Middle: 6-8
English
