Science & Nature
The Soil Food Web (Flex)
Beneath our feet is a complex and largely invisible world vital to our very existence! In this four week flex class, learn about how the roots of plants, bacteria, fungi, worms and others interact to form the soil food web.
8-12
year old learners
3rd-6th
US Grade Level
1-8
learners per class
$9
per weekCharged weekly
Flexible schedule
Over 4 weeks
No live meetings
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
Did you know that some plants release sugary substances into the soil around their root? Find out why! In this four week flex 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 an asynchronous flex course. There are no live meetings. It is perfect...
Students will have several short questions to answer and a weekly quiz.
No live meetings, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.