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Markle, Sandra – Instructor, 1986
Two task cards which are the basis for primary and intermediate science lessons are included in this article on soil, how it is formed, and what it is made of. (MT)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Learning Activities, Soil Science
Flass, Christine A. – Outdoor Communicator, 1984
A clod of soil contains a multitude of different organisms that can be used to teach students about the invaluable services of soil-dwellers. Activities presented are identifying vertebrate and invertebrate soil-dwellers, learning functions of earthworms, conducting a soil 'population survey', starting a worm culture, and separating anthropods…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Experiments, Invertebrates, Learning Activities
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Bencloski, Joseph W. – Journal of Geography, 1980
Describes a learning activity involving correctly matching soils with environments. The activity is intended for use in college level physical geography courses. Information is presented on instructional objectives, outline of preparatory lectures, soil test exercise worksheets, procedures, laboratory setting, testing procedures, collecting and…
Descriptors: Geography Instruction, Higher Education, Learning Activities, Physical Geography
Doyle, Charles – NJEA Review, 1978
Outlined are simple activities for studying soil, which can be conducted in the schoolyard. Concepts include soil profiles, topsoil, soil sizes, making soil, erosion, slope, and water absorption. (SJL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Playgrounds, Science Activities
Southern Illinois Univ., Carbondale. Dept. of Agricultural Education and Mechanization. – 1992
This lesson plan is intended for use in conducting classes on the effect of pH on plant growth. Presented first are an attention step/problem statement and a series of questions and answers designed to convey general information about soil pH and its effect on plants. The following topics are among those discussed: acidity and alkalinity; the…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Behavioral Objectives, Chemical Reactions, Learning Activities
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Feiro, Arthur D. – American Biology Teacher, 1978
The rhizosphere is the area directly surrounding the roots of a plant and an area of tremendous microbial growth. This article described techniques for studying this soil biome. Illustrations are included. (MA)
Descriptors: Biology, Botany, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Experiments
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Limbird, Arthur – Journal of Geography, 1982
Describes an introductory college level course in soil and vegetation which uses lecture, audiovisual tutorial, individualized instruction, field trips, films, and games. The course consists of three segments: basic concepts of soils, basic concepts of plants, and soil and vegetation concepts in a spatial context. (KC)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Geography Instruction, Higher Education, Individualized Instruction
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Mellor, Antony – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1991
Describes the planning, implementation, and evaluation of an integrated student soil science project. Reports that the course was designed to develop student-centered approaches to learning and to develop transferable skills and personal qualities at the same time. Explains that the project included fieldwork, laboratory analysis, data…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, Experiential Learning, Higher Education
Haley-Oliphant, Ann; Behrens, Larry – 1984
The Learning with Otis program is designed to provide elementary school teachers with practical conservation education activities which should be infused into the existing curriculum on a regular basis. Although many of these activities are science-oriented, the program is not, and should not be considered a science curriculum exclusively. This…
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Conservation (Environment), Ecology, Elementary Education
Oregon State Univ., Corvallis. Extension Service. – 1998
This document provides a water quality curriculum guide for grades 4 and 5. Contents include: (1) Wetlands Wonders Resource Library; (2) Introduction to Water Quality and Wetlands; (3) Water Words; (4) The Water Cycle; (5) Watersheds: Rain Coming and Going; (6) The Water Detective; (7) Ground Water; (8) What's Soil Got To Do with It?; (9) In the…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Resources, Environmental Education, Extension Education
Chemecology, 1992
To help students investigate both the advantages and disadvantages of composting, various activities are presented dealing with the definitions and the applications of the concepts of recyclable and biodegradable. (MCO)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
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Lippert, George – Nature Study, 1991
A lesson plan for soil study utilizes the Tullgren extraction method to illustrate biological concepts. It includes background information, equipment, collection techniques, activities, and references for identification guides about soil fauna. (MCO)
Descriptors: Biology, Environmental Education, Field Trips, Instructional Materials
Soil Conservation Service (USDA), Washington, DC. – 1988
This book of enrichment materials is an interdisciplinary study of soil designed for students in grades 6-9. The materials are presented in three units. Unit 1 contains eight activities in which students investigate soil science and study the social impact of soil by examining the history of land use by local Native Americans. Unit 2 contains 10…
Descriptors: Ecology, Enrichment Activities, Environmental Education, Hazardous Materials
McCully, James S., Jr., Comp. – 1983
This publication, one of five sections, was developed for use in first and second year basic agriculture courses in secondary schools in Mississippi. The five lessons focus on the measurement and description of property and the classification of land. The purposes of the lessons are to (1) introduce the units and methods used to measure distance…
Descriptors: Agribusiness, Agricultural Education, Agronomy, Behavioral Objectives
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Levy, D. B.; Graham, R. C. – Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 1993
Describes how teachers can improve introductory soil science courses by applying concepts taught in the classroom to actual field situations. Presents a specific example of a field exercise designed to illustrate soil properties and processes with respect to their environmental settings. (11 references) (Author/MCO)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agronomy, Concept Formation, Environmental Education
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