Soil and Water Education for Grades 3–12, livre ebook

Soil and Water Education for Grades 3–12 was written for youth who enjoy learning about science and two critical natural resources: soil and water. Level 1 introduces basic terms and concepts, and is intended for youth in grades 3–5. Activities focus on understanding important soil and water processes. Designed for students in grades 6–8, Level 2 offers readers more concrete examples of advanced soil and water concepts. The exercises in Level 3, which is geared toward grades 9–12, are divided into sections based on how readers might use the information they have learned, placing them in the shoes of homeowners, residents of a watershed, food and fiber producers (farmers), mayors, teachers, and legislators. This level delves deeper into soil and water science concepts, and prepares readers who may be interested in studying these topics at postsecondary institutions. The final section presented in Soil and Water Education for Grades 3–12, the facilitator’s guide, provides answers to the youth activities as well as tips about working with the next generation of scientists in the field.

Preface and Acknowledgments
Level 1
Splash Erosion
Water Erosion
Wind Erosion
Floods!
Life in the Soil
Properties of Water
Soil and Water
Soil Needs Its Space
Soil Origins
Soil Profiles
Soil Texture
The Water Cycle
Watersheds
Glossary*
Level 2
Careers in Conservation
Clean Water
Color Clues
Conservation Practices
Floodplains
Kankakee Marsh
Municipal Water Treatment
Onsite Wastewater Treatment
Soil Erosion
Soil Formation
Soil Health
Soil Texture
Stormwater Runoff
Surface and Groundwater
Water Testing
Wetlands
Glossary*
Photo and Graphic Credits
Level 3
You Are a Homeowner
City Dwellers and Country Dwellers
Conservation at Home
Soil Moisture
Why Should I Care About My Soil?
You Live in a Watershed
Stream Water Quality Monitoring
Water as a Resource
Water Information Online 140
Water Pollution
You Are a Food and Fiber Producer
Agricultural Soils
Agricultural Water
Soil Erosion
Water and CAFOs
You Are the Mayor
Conservation Planning
Explore Your Wastewater Treatment Plant
Planning for Growth
Wetlands
You Are a Teacher
Interactive Demonstration
Lights, Camera, Learn by Doing!
Mentor a 4-H Member
Share Your Knowledge
You Are a Legislator
Challenges
Current Events
Glossary*
Photo and Graphic Credits
Facilitator’s Guide
Note to Project Facilitator
Learning Goals
4-H Life Skills
The Experiential Learning Model
Youth Development Stages
Level 1 Activities
Splash Erosion
Water Erosion
Wind Erosion
Floods!
Life in the Soil
Properties of Water
Soil and Water
Soil Needs Its Space
Soil Origins
Soil Profiles
Soil Texture
The Water Cycle
Watersheds
Level 2 Activities
Careers
Clean Water
Color Clues
Conservation Practices
Floodplains
Kankakee Marsh
Municipal Water Treatment
Onsite Wastewater Treatment
Soil Erosion
Soil Formation
Soil Health
Soil Texture
Stormwater Runoff
Surface Water and Groundwater
Water Testing
Wetlands
Level 3 Activities
City Dwellers/Country Dwellers
Conservation at Home
Soil Moisture
Why Should I Care About My Soil
Stream Water Quality Monitoring
Water as a Resource
Water Information Online
Agricultural Soils
Agricultural Water
Soil Erosion
Water and CAFOs
Conservation Planning
Explore Your Water Treatment Plant
Planning for Growth
Wetlands
Interactive Demonstration
Lights, Camera, Learn by Doing!
Mentor a 4-H Member
Share Your Knowledge
Challenges
Current Events
About the Authors