Soil & Rocks....Let's Get Dirty!
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Soil
Amazing Grazing
by Cris Peterson
Grade 4-6
Overgrazing has caused topsoil to dry up and blow away. Montana ranchers are helping to create a healthy environment by using innovative new ways to raise beef.
DIG IN! Hands-On Soil Investigations
Grade K-4
This activity book will have kids in grades K-4 up to their elbows in the study of soil formation, habitats, soil animals, land use and soil conservation. Includes teacher-tested lesson plans, assessment methods and suggestions for further study. Integrates science with art, geography, language arts, math and social studies. Perfect introduction to soil study for young children who usually need little encouragement to go play in the soil.
Dirt: Secrets in the Soil
Erosion
by Cherie Winner
Grade 2-5
Describes the forces of erosion as caused by glaciers, water, and wind, how they affect the earth's surface, and how their destructive effects can be prevented.
Activities & Tools
Hand Spades
13 Available
How Soils are Formed Collection
Included in this collection are rocks and minerals that break down to become the major components for soils- Samples of actual soils demonstrating texture and composition as end products are included- 15 specimens 1 1/2'' number-coded in a compartmented container- Soils packaged in plastic bags
pH Testers
Moisture Meters
The Sedimentator™
Provides students with dramatic simulation of natural processes such as river erosion, depositing and layering of sediment, rock formation, and the embedding of organic materials to form fossils. Two sediment tubes, plus teacher and student information with activities, are included. Can be used in conjunction with a stream table.
Soil Classes
The separates alone are only the beginning of soil textural study, since they are not found pure in nature but are always mixed. It is the natural mixture found in the field and known as soil classes - sands, loams, and clays - that are important. In glass jars on block base. Set of 8 includes soils classes of sand, sandy loam, clay loam, peat, loam, silt loam, clay, muck.
Soil Collection Tube
Instrument for collecting shallow soil samples.
Soil Infiltration Model
Topsoil Tour
Designed for middle school students, this exemplary curriculum helps students examine, discover, and compare the physical and chemical properties of soil. Divided into seven units, each includes a complete set of lecture materials, illustrated handouts, teacher's tips, test procedures, data sheets, and games to reinforce concepts. Covers all key soil tests, including texture, pH, nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. Uses reagent tablets, individually sealed in foil strips. Enough tablets and sample test bags for a class of 40 students.
Designed for middle school students, this exemplary curriculum helps students examine, discover, and compare the physical and chemical properties of soil. Divided into seven units, each includes a complete set of lecture materials, illustrated handouts, teacher's tips, test procedures, data sheets, and games to reinforce concepts. Covers all key soil tests, including texture, pH, nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. Uses reagent tablets, individually sealed in foil strips. Enough tablets and sample test bags for a class of 40 students.
Rocks, Minerals, & Fossils
Rocks and Minerals of the Western United States Collection
Special mounted collection consisting of 50 rock and mineral specimens that reflect those found in the Western United States. Specimens measure approximately 3/4” across. Includes Rocks and Minerals Study Guide. Perfect starter set for grades 5-12.
Rock & Mineral Specimens
25 identified specimens with guide.
Geology Field Trip in a Bag
Introduce your students to rocks, minerals, and fossils through a hands-on classification activity. The excitement of the field trip experience is created as they sort and classify the various specimens in the kit. Also includes a 4-page teacher's guide and 11 student worksheets with keys for use by the students in the identification and classification of each specimen. Kit contains 5 hand magnifiers, 2 bags of rough mineral samples, and 20 plastic sorting trays.
Introduce your students to rocks, minerals, and fossils through a hands-on classification activity. The excitement of the field trip experience is created as they sort and classify the various specimens in the kit. Also includes a 4-page teacher's guide and 11 student worksheets with keys for use by the students in the identification and classification of each specimen. Kit contains 5 hand magnifiers, 2 bags of rough mineral samples, and 20 plastic sorting trays.
Rocks, Fossils & Arrowheads
by Laura Evert
Grade k-8
Worms
Earthworm Empire: The Living Soil
A teacher's aid linking agriculture to science. Students will learn to rear worms, experiment with composting, and explore what makes healthy soil.
Worm Habitat
This simple, easy to set up and maintain worm composting bin is attractive and... well... "worm friendly". Legs keep the bin off the tray, which catches any excess water that can drain out of holes in the bottom of the bin.
The Worm Guide
A Vermicomposting Guide for Teachers