Soil Surveys
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
Identify functions, uses, and/or limitations of local soil series and associations. Evaluate soil/media permeability and water-holding capacity of local soils.
Resources
- Soil Surveys by County (USDA NRCS)
- Land Conservation CDE - Part 2, 3, 4, 5 (MI FFA)
- Make Your Own Slope Finder - Page 9 of A Guide for Soil Judging in Michigan (MI FFA)
- Ask MLICA member (tiler) to come speak or to visit a site
- Ask NRCS specialist to speak in your room or to hold a land conservation contest for your area
Teaching Methods
Lecture Discussion, Paired or Small Group Discussion, Demonstration, Case Study, Field Trip, Resource People, Experiment, Game and Simulations, Supervised Study