OBJECTIVE Students will understand what soil is made of, how it erodes, and why it matters. Students will understand how the rock cycle affects soil structure and soil conditions. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What is soil? What is it made of? Why do we need soil? Why does soil structure matter? How can we build soil? MATERIALS […]

OBJECTIVE Students will identify primary, secondary, and micronutrients essential for plant growth. Students will understand how deficiencies in plant nutrients affect plant health. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What nutrients are essential to plant growth? MATERIALS PROCEDURE Part 1: Introduction & Interest Approach (15 minutes) Part 2: Nutrient Matching Game (30 minutes) Objective: Reinforce understanding of primary, secondary, […]

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to name the components that make up soil. Students will be able to discuss why it takes so long for one inch of top soil to form. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What is soil made of? How long does it take 1 inch of soil to form? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE What is […]

OBJECTIVE Students will understand the importance of compost and engage in creating finished compost from their classroom and/or school food waste. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does soil come from? What is waste? How can we build soil? How have humans affected soil throughout history? MATERIALS NEEDED Worm bin building materials- large plastic container, soil, shredded paper, […]

OBJECTIVE Students will explore the components of soil through a variety of lessons. Students will understand where soil comes from and the importance of maintaining this natural resource. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does soil come from? What is waste? How can we build soil? How have humans affected soil throughout history? MATERIALS NEEDED See Apple as […]