$48
for 4 classes
Agricultural Science: Learn About Soil
Completed by 1 learner
Ages 9-10
Live Group Class
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(1,560 reviews)
Live video meetings
1x per week, 4 weeks
1-6 learners per class
55 min
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Learners will be introduced to Soil Science through hands-on activities and short presentations. Each class will include a 5 to 10 minute presentation of the topic and a 45 to 50 minute hands-on activity using materials easily found around the house. Learners will be provided a packet of worksheets when they sign up for the class that they will use in the sessions to solidify concepts. Week 1 The Scoop on Soil: Learn about what creates soil layers and be able to name the layers with the help of the worksheet. Scoop up some soil from around your house, make some observations, and compare to other learners' samples. - Soil Layers (presentation and worksheet) - What Lives in My Soil (activity) Week 2 Soil Acidity: Learn about what acidity is (basic explanation) and why some soils are more acidic than others. Test your soil sample with a simple experiment and worksheet. - Presentation - Soil Acidity Experiment Week 3 Soil Type: Learn about the various types of soils and where we find them. Test your soil sample with a longer experiment and worksheet. (This experiment will be set up during this session, but observations will need to be made through the week and will be concluded at the beginning of the next session) - Presentation - Soil Type Experiment Week 4 Soil Erosion: Take a few minutes to conclude the previous experiment. Learn about what causes erosion of soil. Conduct a soil erosion experiment. - Presentation - Erosion Experiment
Other Details
Supply List
A four-page workbook will be provided once you sign up for class. These worksheets will be used during class sessions to solidify topics discussed. Week 1: Soil Sample (2 to 3 cups) Magnifying glass White paper Week 2: Soil Sample (2 cups) 2 containers (small bowls would work) 1/4 cup vinegar 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup baking soda Week 3: Glass jar with lid 1 cup water Week 4: 3 plastic bottles (prepared according to the worksheet provided) 6 cups soil String/Yarn (3 12 inch pieces) Tape 3 plastic bottle bottoms (prepared according to the worksheet provided)
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! am a scientist and adventurer. I have a Masters degree in Animal Science with minors in Chemistry and Fish & Wildlife. I started my journey investigating sheep and goats, went on to study shrimp and zooplankton, and have many years of experience teaching STEM to students from preschool up to college.
The classes that I am currently teaching cover Food Science, Animal Science, Ichthyology, STEM experiments, and Women in STEM.
All my classes are anchored in exciting themes such as "Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse through STEM", "Interesting Animals from A to Z", and "Microscopic Adventures!". I generally have a short presentation which I try to keep 5-10 minutes long with the rest of the class time working with hands on learning. I create all my own high-quality material that your students will enjoy engaging with. My classroom is inclusive to all.
Interesting facts about myself:
1) I am an identical twin.
2) I have studied seabirds in Antarctica.Reviews
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