Life in Soil Science Lesson
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Created by Teacher(s): Elaine Makarevich|Published on: September 20, 2022
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Synopsis
This lesson introduces the idea of soil as an ecosystem and as a carbon sink.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students view a timelapse video that demonstrates the difference between soils with and without invertebrate decomposers.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students learn about the concept of soil as a carbon sink and examine soil samples to learn how to define soil.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students draw and record their findings, demonstrating understanding of soil as an ecosystem and create a model of their soil artistically using found materials in the classroom.
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