Soils for Teachers and Students

Soil is a term used for the natural bodies of earthy materials that cover much of the Earth's surface that support plant life. There is a lot to be learned (and taught) about soil. These links will open the world of soils for you and your students.

• Dig In - ordering information at http://soils.usda.gov/education/resources/k_12/dig_in/K – 12 Resources at http://soils.usda.gov/education/resources/k_12/ 
• Learn about Soil Surveys
• NJ Envirothon - Soils Online Study Guide
• S.K.Worm - ask the answer worm
• Smithsonian Soils Exhibit: Soils Sustain Life 
• Soil Biodiversity— http://soils.usda.gov/sqi   - Navigate through “Education, outreach & training” (link in left column) – then Soil Quality Information Sheets - then open Soil Biodiversity pdf file
• Soil Biology & Soil Management, University of Minnesota at http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/cropsystems/DC7403.html
• Soil Biology Primer - downloadable information at http://soils.usda.gov/sqi/soil_quality/soil_biology/index.html   - also text and some images for download at http://soils.usda.gov/sqi/soil_quality/soil_biology/soil_biology_primer.html
• Soils Education - Great links and tools for K-12 Teachers and Students.
•  SWCS website. Select Educational Resources at  http://www.swcs.org/f_publications.htm
• Tidbits for Teachers and Students NEW
• USDA for Kids

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