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Soil Science Unit: with 5 lab activities! Soil horizons, textures, porosity, permeability, & more!

$12.00

When studying soils, we learn about so much more than “dirt” – we are looking at the rich foundation that allows crops and forests to grow!

 

What’s Included:
  • Handouts and Readings: Learn all about soil and what soil scientists do.
  • Posters and Diagrams: Visual aids to spark curiosity and deepen understanding.
  • Science Projects: Directions for measuring porosity, permeability, soil textures, and more!
  • Science Worksheets: Thoughtfully designed worksheets for hands-on activities.

 

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When studying soils, we learn about so much more than “dirt” – we are looking at the rich foundation that allows crops and forests to grow! This Soil Science unit study is filled with hands-on activities and projects for learning all about soil. It includes all the science projects, worksheets, instructor guides, and handouts you need for an amazing Soil Science unit study!

Age group: I created this Soil Science unit study with universal design and mixed age groups in mind. This unit study is great for middle and high school but many activities can be adapted to other age groups.

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Materials Included (62-page PDF file)

→ PART 1: INTRO: intro reading, parts of soil, vocab information cards, matching activities, comprehension questions, word search

→ PART 2: SOIL HORIZONS: reading, classroom poster, unlabeled diagram for practice, and matching worksheet. Plus 2 activities: make your own mnemonic devices for soil horizons and a soil horizon parfait snack!

→ PART 3: POROSITY, PERMEABILITY, & DENSITY: three complete lab activities, with instructor guides, student handouts, worksheets, and graphing activity. Plus pre-lab and post-lab activities.

→ PART 4: SOIL TEXTURES & ORGANIC MATTER: two complete lab activities, with instructor guides, student handouts, worksheets, and reflection questions

→ Includes answer key and instructor guides

+ Bonus materials: online resources & suggestions for expanding upon this unit’s topic are available here.

 

Please Note:

→These materials and all artwork within are for personal and single-classroom use only. Please, do not sell, share, or alter these materials. Please contact me to purchase multiple licenses for your school or organization.

→ This is an instant PDF download. I recommend printing on 8.5-inch by 11-inch paper.

→ Due to the nature of digital products, all purchases are final. However, please get in touch with any concerns about your order.

→ Complete the activities in this unit with adult supervision. Wild Earth Lab is not responsible for the safety of participants completing the activities within this unit.

 

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