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Schoolground Soil Studies.
Doyle, Charles – NJEA Review, 1978
Outlined are simple activities for studying soil, which can be conducted in the schoolyard. Concepts include soil profiles, topsoil, soil sizes, making soil, erosion, slope, and water absorption. (SJL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Playgrounds, Science Activities
The Rhizosphere
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Feiro, Arthur D. – American Biology Teacher, 1978
The rhizosphere is the area directly surrounding the roots of a plant and an area of tremendous microbial growth. This article described techniques for studying this soil biome. Illustrations are included. (MA)
Descriptors: Biology, Botany, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Experiments
Agricultural Education Science Activity--Nos. SS 2-4.
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Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Agricultural Curriculum Materials Service. – 1990
This packet contains three science learning activities that can be used in agricultural education courses. The activities cover these topics: (1) determining the effects of soil particle size on capillary action; (2) measuring levels of eroded soil particles in streams; and (3) determining the effects of soil cover and texture on surface erosion.…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Classroom Techniques, Higher Education, Integrated Curriculum
Agricultural Education Science Activity--Nos. PS 1-6.
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Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Agricultural Curriculum Materials Service. – 1990
This packet contains six science learning activities that can be used in agricultural education courses. The activities cover these topics: (1) determining the effects of soil drainage on plant growth and development; (2) determining the effect of soil compaction on plant growth and development; (3) inoculating legume seeds to promote nodule…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Classroom Techniques, Fertilizers, Higher Education