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GLOBE Program
GLOBE Program Home
Page
- Visit the GLOBE Program's Home Page to learn all
about the program, the partner countries and the students and schools
that participate in it.
GLOBE
Protocols
- Here are the GLOBE Program's science protocols.
GLOBE Soil Characterization
Investigation
Soil
Characterization Field Guide
- Brand new, this field guide can
be printed out and used out in the field to complete the GLOBE soil
characterization horizon description protocols.
Dr.
Elissa Levine Talks About The Soil And Its Importance To All Of Us
- Dr. Levine, the Principle Investigating
Scientist for soil characterzation for the GLOBE Program talks about
the importance of soil, why soil data are important, and how students
can take part in soil studies.
Soil pH
- See the pH values of many different plants, trees,
fruits and vegetables.
Texture
By Feel (Or How do those soil judges do it anyway?)
- Learn all about how to conduct
the soil texture by feel protocol.
Soil Characterization
Viewgraph Downloads
- Go here if you'd like to download the GLOBE Program's
Soil Characterization Protocol PowerPoint presentations.
GLOBE Soil Moisture
GLOBE
Soil Moisture Home Page
- Here is the
soil moisture protocol home page.
Learning Activities
Soil Microbes
- A great learning activity to help you understand
all about microorganisms that live in the soil.
Soil Sizes - Some
Surprises
- Learn about the different soil particle sizes
and find out the difference between sand, silt, and clay.
How Much Soil Is There?
- Have you ever wondered just how much soil there
is on the Earth to grow plants? Go to "How Much Soil Is There?"
to find out.
The
Plant Nutrient Team Activity Book
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This is a great activity book
for learning about plants and the nutrients that they need to
grow and thrive.
Dr. Soil (Beginning Learning
Activity Introducing Soil Science Concepts)
- A terrific learning activity to introduce soil
science and characterization concepts.
Soil Information From GLOBE Schools
and Other Places
Nuuksio
National Park GLOBE Study Site
- Images of a great soil site in Finland.
Soil Gallery
- Here are some amazing soil profile images from
different places.
Students
and Teachers Write About their Experiences With Soil: Tales From The
Pit
Students and Teachers Write About
their Experiences With Soil.
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Check out
some students ideas for science fair projects and thesis
topics.
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