This interactive website explores the various soil layers and introduces you to the lifeforms that live in those soil layers.

Students learn about one method used in environmental site assessments. They practice soil sampling by creating soil cores, studying soil profiles and characterizing soil profiles in borehole logs. They use their analysis to make...

Students learn the basics about soil, including its formation, characteristics and importance. They are also introduced to soil profiles and how engineers conduct site investigations to learn about soil quality for development,...

This personal website includes several New England soil profiles. Each of the profiles is presented with its location and a brief description.

Learn what soils are and why they are important. Discusses soil profiles, types of soils, soil conservation, soil ecosystems, and soil formation.

Soil scientists are interested in soil not just for agricultural purposes, but also for construction conditions. Read about the career and employment opportunities for soil scientists in this Science Buddies career profile. Find out the...

Soil and water conservation are important in the protection of the earth's natural resources. Read about the careers that study and encourage conservation. Find out about the educational requirements necessary to become a soil or water...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the characteristics of soil, factors in soil formation, and soil horizons and profiles. Includes a few questions to...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the different layers of soil.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the different layers of soil.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the different layers of soil.

A detailed primer on the composition of soil, its color, pH, texture, and its profile.

Against the backdrop of the devastating 1930's Dust Bowl, this video segment adapted from Interactive NOVA profiles an organic farmer and the techniques he uses to conserve topsoil.

Description of the work of soil scientists, including duties, working conditions, educational requirements, outlook, and wages.

Find out about the career of plant scientist from this Science Buddies career profile. If you are interested in biology, this specialization in soil and plant science might be for you. Read about the qualifications and education...

This personal website includes several New England soil profiles. Each of the profiles is presented with its location and a brief description.

This personal website includes several New England soil profiles. Each of the profiles is presented with its location and a brief description.

This personal website includes several New England soil profiles. Each of the profiles is presented with its location and a brief description.

Want to know about agriculture in your state? Get all the facts from this Kid's Zone site. Each state has its own printable fact sheet. An excellent tool for homework or a state report. Acrobat Reader required. Links also available to...

Hans Hofmann is profiled at this site in a format that begins with a brief biographical sketch of his life. His works are then listed by appearance in the museum's database. Each work is presented in thumbnail format with brief...