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Soil Science Collection

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In this collection are resources for delving into soil science and creating lesson on this topic for your class. Both NSTA and outside websites are included.

Elementary Middle School High School

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Resources in “Soil Science” Collection

Title Resource Type
Dig It The secrets of Soil Web Page
Digging Into Soil Book Chapter
Dr. Dirt

hese resources have been developed primarily for K-8 teachers and students. Hands-on, exploratory learning activities based on methods of scientific inquiry will encourage interest in science, soil, engineering, agriculture, and natural resources. The activities could easily be adapted and extended to challenge students in grades 9-12. The pages on plows and irrigation provide information on historical and current cultivation and irrigation methods.

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NASA soil Science Educators Page Web Page
Natural Resources: Digging Soil Journal Article
Plant and Soil Science ELibrary

Explore plant biology and soil science animations, lessons and social networking tools!

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Soil and Students

Dr. Levine, the Principle Investigating Scientist for soil characterzation for the GLOBE Program talks about the importance of soil, why soil data are important, and how students can take part in soil studies.

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Soil Science (Fertilizer)

We aim to increase an understanding of how responsible use of fertilizer improves the health of our soil, the plants that grow in it, and ultimately, the foods we eat. Lots of good resources and a soil science curriculm

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Soil Science Education

A NASA resource on soil science

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Soil Science Society of America

Excellent resource. Information on soil science reserach,careers, discussion forums, educator resources and more

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Soil States

A Library of representative soil from 50 states

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Soil Studies: Applying acid-base chemistry to environmental analysis Journal Article
Tried and True: Soil is more than just dirt Journal Article
What on Earth is Soil

Read about the composition of soil.

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