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In this activity (located at the bottom of the page), learners investigate soil and explore the creatures that live in it.

free Ages 4 - 11 1 to 7 days
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This outdoor activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Sand Dunes) is a full inquiry investigation into how the amount of moisture in a sand dune relates to the number of plants growing

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 2 to 4 hours
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In this outdoor activity, learners make their own organic-rich soil. Depending on where this activity is done, learners will probably discover that their local soil is low in organic matter.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners investigate soil conditions by creating a soil map. Learners record soil characteristics and compare the conditions of soil in different grid sections.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners examine the different materials gardeners add to their soil, and discuss how these materials are important for plant growth.

Over $20 per student Ages 11 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, young learners will make their own flower seed nursery in an egg carton.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - adult 1 to 4 weeks
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In this activity, learners observe the effect of transpiration as water is moved from the ground to the atmosphere.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 2 to 4 hours
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In this environmental science activity, learners research what is essential for plant life and the necessary components of soil to support plants.

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - 14 1 to 4 weeks