THE DIRT ON SOIL
 What's really going on under the ground!


Ray Short, Grade 5 teacher, Cresaptown Elementary School
rshort1@mindspring.com

Pre-trip Activity

Field Trip

Post Trip Activity

Teacher Resources






At this site you will become more familiar with the soil beneath your feet.   The objective of this activity is to investigate what is in the soil you call dirt.

Step 1:   Pre-trip Activity

Click and read the pre-trip activity power point presentation

Step 2:   Field Trip 

Now that you have had a look at the pre-trip activity, let's take a trip!  Listed below are two useful links that will assist you to complete the post trip assignment.

    Soiled Again:  Listed at this site are two mysteries to solve.  Try your luck at solving both problems.  They will help you with the post trip worksheet.
    The Dirt on Soil:  Listed at this site are three fun activities for you to try.  Be sure to try each, especially the soil safari!
Now that you have completed the virtual field trip, return to the top and enter the post trip activity.
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Step 3:  Post Trip Activity 
Click here to complete a worksheet.
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