This high school life science lesson has the following learning goals for students: develop research questions and experimental designs to explain soil properties; collect relevant data using appropriate methods; synthesize and interpret observations to explain soil properties; and formulate a report that summarizes the major findings of the investigation while using peer input. A materials list, teacher background information, assessments, outcomes, and extensions are provided. This book selection includes the Table of Contents, Preface, Acknowledgments, About the Authors, and Index.