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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

  • 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.

  • Check out some students ideas for science fair projects and thesis topics.
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Last updated: October 15, 2001