The Soil Food Web
Beneath our feet is a complex and largely invisible world vital to our very existence! Learn about how the roots of plants, bacteria, fungi, worms and others interact to form the soil food web.
Arwen Hubbard
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(819)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Did you know that some plants release sugary substances into the soil around their root? Find out why! In this four week course we will explore the soil food web and each of its major components. Students will learn about what a food web is and why the soil food web is so important for human civilization and the environment. Classes are designed to encourage student engagement and follow their curiosity. This is a highly interactive and visual course. Students will learn through a mix of discussion, slides, and some video. Questions and sharing are regularly encouraged. Week One: - Overview - Rhizosphere - Soil structure Week Two: - Bacteria - Protozoa Week Three: - Fungi - Nematodes Week Four: - Arthropods - Worms - Macro-animals There are no prerequisites for this class.
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2019
4.9
819reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from American Military University
Hello! My name is Arwen, and I am absolutely passionate about space science, the environment, and teaching! I offer courses about the solar system, planets, natural processes, soil, and the environment. I am a NASA Solar System Ambassador and science author. My Master's is in Space Science, and I have undergraduate degrees in Agricultural Ecology, and Natural Resource Management. I am currently working on a doctorate in STEM education.
I believe curiosity and learning are human instincts. I try to honor that by asking the learners lots of questions and encouraging them to think about information in new ways.
When not teaching, you can find me hosting "Found in Space: A Science Podcast for Kids and Teens" or playing Dungeons and Dragons and exploring the Southwest with my three homeschooled kiddos and our big, fluffy orange cat named Moose!
I like to keep class sizes small so each learner can get individualized and full attention. Please feel free to reach out.Reviews
Live Group Class
$68
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-6 learners per class
