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Der: Soil Technician Classification Specification [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Wisconsin Department of Employment Relations provides a job description for soil technician with the State of Wisconsin, and it includes duties and qualifications. (2003)
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The Pedosphere and Its Dynamics: Intro to Soil Science

For Students 6th - 8th
This Pedrosphere site provides a twelve chapter overview of soil science. Numerous topics are discussed and each chapter has a self-test to test your knowledge on the different aspects of soil science. Some chapters are only previews.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Common Earthworm Classification and Characteristics

For Students 9th - 10th
The taxonomic classification of the earthworm is described and its anatomical characteristics.
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N.e. Soil Formation: Genesis

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive site explores a number of soil related topics. A glossary of soil terms, formation of soils, and classification of soils are just of a few of the topics found on this this.
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Website
US Department of Agriculture

Nrcs: Web Soil Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
Mapping the earth's soils can help us understand how the land can be used. Find out how to use soil characteristics obtained through soil surveys to create a soil map. Learn about the methods of soil mapping including digital soil mapping.
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Michigan Reach Out

Michigan Reach Out!: Digging the Earth's Crust

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Lesson plans from Michigan Reach Out! to help pupils understand the different soil types and what uses they would be good for.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Rocks and Soils: What Kind of Rock Am I?

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge of different types of rocks by taking a quiz. Determine if each picture shows an igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary rock.
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Nasa: The Case of the Prize Winning Plants [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
This program uses a scenario with fictional detective characters to present plant growth to students. While the unit focuses on the basic needs and parts of plants, the topics of plant classification and adaptations, soil formation and...
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Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Sedimentary Processes

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you need to know about sedimentary rocks and the processes by which they are created, including weathering, soils, environments, and classification.

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