Soil only makes up about 10% of the Earth's surface but it is an extremely valuable natural resource. So we need to take care of it. Get to the root of one of the problems involving soil through this activity.

Category: Agriculture

Grade Level: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

File Type: PDF

Language: English

Pages: 8

$3.99

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Description

The students will do a simple experiment to determine why soil erosion occurs in some places on Earth, what causes it, and how to prevent it from occurring.

Objectives
In this activity, students should be able to observe and discover the causes of soil erosion by setting up their own containers.
Materials & Supplies
Empty 1-Liter Plastic Soda Bottles, Small Garden Shovel, Scissors or Box Cutter, Soil, Leaves, 6" x 3" Rectangle Of Grass or any Plants (With intact soil and roots), Table, Wood chips, Twigs, Box, Permanent Marker, Ply Wood (12"x12"x1/2" thick), Wood glue, String, Single Hole Puncher, Water Pitcher, Water