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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Comparing Soil Samples From Different Locations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this field investigation, students compare various soil samples taken from specific locations. Students compare samples, record data, create a chart or graph, and keep records in a journal.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: How Do Rocks Compare to Soil?

For Teachers K - 1st
In this classroom investigation learners will observe and chart similarities and differences in rocks and soil.
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Article
Washington State University

Washington State University: Ask Dr. Universe: Where Does Dirt Come From?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Great question! Dr. Universe refers to her friend Jim Harsh, a scientist, from Washington State University to answer.
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Soil

For Students 1st - 3rd
Through interactive and hands-on activities, learn about the properties of soil.
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Handout
Geography 4 kids

Geography4 Kids: Biosphere: Soils

For Students 3rd - 5th
Get the full picture of what soil is offered by Geography4Kids.
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Lesson Plan
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Investigating Soil

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students chose a spot to investigate the soil on publicly owned land.
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Handout
National Institutes of Health

Niehs: Kids' Pages: River and Stream Pollution

For Students 3rd - 5th
What makes our rivers and streams dirty? This brief overview discusses the causes of pollution in rivers and streams and how to solve it.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Dissecting Soil

For Teachers 1st - 5th
In this environmental field lab, students dissect soil to see what components makes up the soil.
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Article
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: How Do Different Types of Soil Form?

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the two major factors that affect soil formation.
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eBook
LM Digital Media

Kids World Fun: Water and Soil [Pdf]

For Students K - 1st
This Greek fairy tale shares the story of two kingdoms who were in disagreement over the claim to a river.