Soils are living, breathing, changing natural systems that form the basis for all land ecosystems—forests, deserts, wetland, tundra, etc.—and that enter into our daily lives in amazing ways. This activity explores what is in our soils. You’ll have a chance to get your hands dirty through environmental awareness.
Dirt Detective: Exploring Soil Composition and Local Resources
- Created by:
- Ashley Naranjo
- Last Modified
- January 24, 2016
- Description
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Soils are living, breathing, changing natural systems that form the basis for all land ecosystems—forests, deserts, wetland, tundra, etc.—and that enter into our daily lives in amazing ways. This activity explores what is in our soils. You’ll have a chance to get your hands dirty through environmental awareness.
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