Nourishing the Planet in the 21st Century
A middle school supplemental curriculum which was reviewed and approved by the Smithsonian offers six science based lessons about soil science.
- Lesson 1: In Search of Essential Nutrients
- Lesson 2: Properties of Soils
- Lesson 3: Plant-Soil Interactions
- Lesson 4: Plant Nutrient Deficiencies
- Lesson 5: Fertilizers and the Environment
- Lesson 6: Nourishing the Planet in the 21st Century
Download includes:
- Lesson Plans PDF
- Classroom Presentation Powerpoint
- Pre- and Post-Test Assessments
- Flashcards Activity PDF
Lesson Videos
Middle & High School Lesson 1: In Search of Essential Nutrients (5:32).
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Middle & High School Lesson 4: Plant Nutrient Deficiencies (8:32).
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Middle & High School Lesson 5: Nourising the Planet in the 21st Century (9:32).
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NFL materials really provide a strong foundation for teachers to get the opportunity to for real world experience connected to next generation science standards. We all struggle to find how to bundle those into a real world package, and this curriculum provides that for you, with enough hands on activities to keep it engaging.
