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Students & Scientists
Dr.
Elissa Levine Talks About The Soil And Its Importance To All Of Us
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.
Soil Judging
- Learn about what happens at soil judging contests
that take place in colleges across country.
Learning Activities
Soil Sizes - Some
Surprises
- Learn about the different soil particle sizes
and find out the difference between sand, silt, and clay.
Soil Microbes
- A great learning activity to help you understand
all about microorganisms that live in the soil.
Soils As Electrical Systems
- A learning activity by Larry P Wilding, of Texas
A&M University, to show how the soil is an electrical system.
Filtering Qualities of
Soils
- A learning activity by Larry P Wilding, of Texas
A&M University, to show how the soil acts as a filtering medium.
The Nitrogen Fate Transformations
Game (NFTG)
- Play the game. It's fun and you'll learn a lot!
The
Plant Nutrient Team Activity Book
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This is a great activity book
for learning about plants and the nutrients that they need to
grow and thrive.
Information About Soils
Dr. Soil (Beginning Learning
Activity Introducing Soil Science Concepts)
- A terrific learning activity to introduce soil
science and characterization concepts.
The Nitrogen
Cycle
- Nitrogen transformations in soil, water, &
air.
The Pedoshphere
As A Hub
- The pedosphere is the great integrator;
all of the other spheres (hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere
and criosphere) interact through the soil.
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Here is some information
on soil fertility.
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Over time, the four
factors below form soil.
Soil Of The Month
- Take a look at the soil of the month.
Secrets
Hidden in Soil
Learn about how the soil is used
to help in investigations
What
Is A Thin Section?
- So, what is a thin section and
why might one be needed?
Resources
Books and Videos:
A Resource Guide For Students and Teachers
- Here are some great resources to look at if you'd
like to learn more about the soil.
Texture
By Feel (Or How do those soil judges do it anyway?)
Soil Characterization
Viewgraph Downloads
- Go here if you'd like to download the GLOBE Program's
Soil Characterization Protocol PowerPoint presentations.
How To Make Soil
Models (Monoliths))
- Read all about how to make your own soil model
and also see how the professionals make them.
Soil Cake Recipe:
"Dig In" and Help Yourself
- Try this great recipe at home and let us know
what you think!
From the Students
Out Of
The Mouths Of ... Future Soil Scientist? (Students' Ideas For Science
Projects)
- Check out some students ideas
for science fair projects and thesis topics.
Students
and Teachers Write About their Experiences With Soil: Tales From The
Pit
Students and Teachers Write About
their Experiences With Soil.
Soil Poems
- Read poems about the soil from folks all over
the world.
Soil Songs (Rock 'N Soil)
- These songs were written by folks who love the
soil. Join in and sing along.
Words and Thoughts About Soil
Soil
In The News Archive
- Check out how the soil has been
in the news over the last few years.
Soil Stories (Once
Upon A Sandy Loam...)
- Read stories about the soil and how it has affected
people's lives.
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