Soil profiling & Analysis
Segment: 7. Soils & Plant Nutrition, Standard: Evaluate soil/media nutrients using tests of appropriate materials and/or by examining data. (Pathway II.A.2)
Description
Collect and test soil/media. Identify slope, structure, texture, horizons, and type. Discuss the soil textural triangle as a tool.
Resources
- Edible Soil (Indiana Ag in the Classroom)
- Mason Jar & Soil Triangle Lab Video
- Soil Texture - Ribbon Test Video
- LaMotte Testing Kit (Amazon)
- A Guide for Soil Judging in Michigan (MI FFA)
- Land Conservation CDE - Part 1 (MI FFA)
- Make Your Own Slope Finder - Page 9 of A Guide for Soil Judging in Michigan (MI FFA)
- Soil Triangle Video
- How to Calculate Slope Video
Accelerated Option
- Soil and Soil Dynamics Video (bozemanscience.com)
Teaching Methods
Lecture Discussion, Paired or Small Group Discussion, Demonstration, Field Trip, Resource People, Experiment, Game and Simulations