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Hold a Hill
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In this outdoor activity, learners investigate the relationship between the slope of a trail and soil erosion.
Do Your Own Dig
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In this outdoor archaeology activity, learners use mathematical skills and scientific inquiry to generate and process information from their own excavation site.
Composting
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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.
Creating a Soil Map
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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.
How Fast Can a Carrot Rot?
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Learners design their own experiment to determine conditions that either help or hinder the decomposition of carrots by soil microbes.
Super Soaking Materials
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In this activity, learners will test cups full of potting soil, sand, and sphagnum moss to see which earth material is able to soak up the most water.
Super Soaker
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In this activity (page 1 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Bogs), learners will test cups full of potting soil, sand, and sphagnum moss to see which earth material is able to soak up the most water.