Kansas Lesson Plan
Soil Diversity
Students use an apple to represent the Earth and discover how our land resources are used. Through critical thinking, students discover why topsoil is a nonrenewable resource, the importance of soil to our food supply, and the factors that impact topsoil distribution in different regions.
Suggested Grade Level
6-8
Time
60 minutes
Subjects
Life Science, Earth and Space Science, Language Arts
Objectives
- List the parts of the Earth's surface
- Explain land use
- Describe the ecosystem in soil
- Explain the impact of human activities on ecosystems