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This lesson plan consists of two main activities: (1) the “Apple Talk”, demonstrating the limited amount of topsoil in the world, and (2) a demonstration of erosion under different soil conditions. Prescribed learning outcomes (PLO) are content standards for the provincial education system; they are the prescribed curriculum.
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topics to engage your students around the topic of soil. The lesson plan teaches students how soils help to regulate water, sustain plant and animal life, filter pollutants, cycle nutrients, and support structures. In addition to soil texture and composition tests below, the lesson plan provides activities to assess soil compaction. 1.
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ed. Set Up:Fill a clear glass jar halfway with yo. r soil sample. (A pint or quart Mason jar works well wit. a tight lid).Fill the jar nearly to the top with water, lea. ng 1' of air.Attach and tighten the lid; shake the jar vigorously so that all the particles are in suspension and the clumps of soil.
HIGH SCHOOL LESSON PLAN TO ACCOMPANY THE LIVING SOIL DOCUMENTARY Living Soil is a 60-minute documentary film available from the non-profit Soil Health Institute. The documentary features diverse scenes of food production and farmers from across the United States. Producers talk about reasons they prioritize soil health and strategies they have ...
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We have developed a teacher's guide for use in the classroom based on the book, Soil! Get the inside Scoop! The guide includes objectives, glossary, test questions/worksheets, and presentations - complete with teaching notes! Learn more about the Teacher's Guide for Soil! Get the Inside Scoop!
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Materials: Large bowls for mixing. A rinse bucket for dirty hands, plus paper towels or cloths. 2 parts worm castings or potting soil. 5 parts pottery clay (kiln-fire clay, not air-dry clay) Water as needed. 1-2 parts untreated seeds of your choice. Recipe adapted from. Gardening Know How.
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If you see something small, use a magnifying glass to take a closer look. Demonstrate how to use a magnifying glass. 3. Soil Dissection: Give students time to dissect their two soil samples, keeping the two samples separate. Challenge them to record a list as long as they can of all the different things they find in the two different samples. 4.
