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\nIt's Just Dirt\n

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\nStudents discover how seed germination varies according to the soil type. In this soil science lesson, students discuss what plants need in order to grow and investigate various types of soil. Students use their senses to describe each...\n
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\n\"Choosing\n\n
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\nChoosing A Career\n

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\nCareers in science aren't limited to labs. Pupils learn about different aspects of careers in agriculture through the lens of several scientists. The scientists talk about how the field of soil science is a growing in this important...\n
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\n\"Soil\n\n
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\nSoil Type and Management\n

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\nYoung scholars study the basics of soil science. They research and gather data through readings, videos, and performance of laboratory investigations. As a team they generate oral and written recommendations for the amendment of soil.\n
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\n\"How\n\n
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\nHow Much is Dirt Worth?\n

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\nDirt is worthless, isn't it? Find out the true value of dirt, and by dirt I mean soil. The class explores what makes soil, the types of soil, and what happens when soil becomes void of its nutrients. There are several great activities,...\n
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\n\"Save\n\n
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\nSave Our Soil\n

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\nIn this nature worksheet, students read about how to save soil. Students play a board game where the first student to reach the planted forest is the winner.\n
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\nGetting the Dirt on Soils\n

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\nYoung scholars examine soils and the components that make them up. In this hands-on soil science lesson, students receive soil samples and must identify the various aspect which make up soil.   \n
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\n\"SOIL\n\n
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\nSOIL\n

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\nSecond graders name the various materials that comprise soil, including weathered rock and other organic matter; and explain that soils differ in their color, texture, capacity to retain water, and ability to support the growth of many...\n
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\nUnder Our Feet\n

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\nStudents investigate the forest ecosystem to learn of the living and non-living elements of the soil. In this ecosystem lesson, students examine soil for twigs, moss, fungi, leaves, roots and other matter.   Students...\n
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\n\"Beautiful\n\n
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\nBeautiful Soil\n

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\nStudents discover what are the components of soil. They examine how it is formed and it's importance. They engage in garden activities and processes. They hold a handful of garden soil and describe what they see. They take a...\n
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\nAg in My Community; Agriculture\n

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\nStudents build knowledge about agriculture as it relates to their communities' commodities.  In this agriculture lesson, students brainstorm about conditions in their community with regards to growing different types...\n
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\nLayering the Soil\n

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\nStudents study and classify soil. In this soil science lesson, students classify soil by texture and size and study soil horizons. Students label the soil types with their specific soil horizon and learn about permafrost. Students...\n
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\n\"Eggshell\n\n
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\nEggshell Garden\n

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\nStudents fill empty eggshells with potting soil and place the eggshells in an egg carton. In this science lesson, students plant seeds in each shell and using popsicle sticks mark what is planted.\n
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\nPolluted Soil\n

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\nStudents take plants of their own choice and pollute the soil with a pollutant of their own choice or one assigned by the teacher. They regularly record observations such as plant growth, health, and soil pH.\n
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\nShould Soil Be Sterile?\n

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\nStudents determine if the sterilization of topsoil is beneficial to seed germination and plant growth. They grow plants alongside control groups, make and record observations of plant growth and measure plant biomass.\n
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\nBikini Bottom Experiments\n

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\nIn this science worksheet, students read the description for each experiment and use their knowledge of the scientific method to respond to each of the questions. Then they write an experiment to test bubble power of the bubble gum...\n
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\nLet's Start Growing\n

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\nStudents investigate how a tree grows from a seed. In this plant biology lesson, students use potting soil, tree seeds, and a paper cup to observe seeds growing into plants. Students record observations in their science journals.\n
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\nPlayground Pounding\n

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\nStudents view photographs depicting soil compression. They use soil and sponges to observe how soil can be compacted, and its implications.\n
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\nFlower Dissection\n

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\nStudents investigate th anatomy of a flower. They investigate the structures and processes by which flowering plants generate pollen, ovules, seeds, and fruit through dissection,\n
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