Create a GoAnimate presentation about soil conservation techniques. Be sure to explain WHY soil conservation techniques are important. Include these terms & explain each: soil, soil conservation, terracing, contour plowing, no-till farming, cover crop, and crop rotation. Be creative!!! (75 points)

Create a poster describing the 2 types of weathering (chemical and mechanical). Include the following:

1. Compare and Contrast chemical & mechanical weathering.

2. Provide at least 3 examples of each type of weathering. How does it impact soil & rocks?

3. Explain how climate influences mechanical & chemical weathering. (75 points)

Computer lab graphic organizer research. (25 points)

 

Computer lab graphic organizer research. (25 points)

 

Create a PowerPoint presentation about soil conservation techniques. Include the following:

1. At least 9 slides including a title page and resource (works cited) page.

2. Explain soil conservation, terracing, contour plowing, no-till farming, cover crop, crop rotation, soil erosion, & places these techniques are used.

3. Explain the importance of soil conservation techniques. (75 points)

Prepare a type-written report (at least 5 paragraphs, Times New Roman 12 pt font) about the process of soil formation, soil properties, and the impact weathering has on soil. Include these words: Soil Texture, Soil Erosion, Soil Structure, Soil Composition (sand, silt, & clay), Humus, Bedrock, Chemical & Physical weathering, Parent rock, Leaching, and soil horizons. Be sure to have a title page and resource (works cited) page. (50 points)

Design a restaurant style kids menu about soil formation, soil properties, and the impact weathering has on soil. Must include these terms: Soil Texture, Soil Erosion, Soil Composition (sand, silt, & clay), Humus, Bedrock, Chemical & Physical weathering, Parent rock, Soil structure, & Leaching. One activity must be for kids (soil word search, unscramble, tic tac toe, etc.). Ex. of menu name: “Katie’s Yummy Burger” or “Soil Cuisine.” (50 points)

Computer lab graphic organizer research. (25 points)

 

Create a “Mini Magazine” with the following:

1. A cover page with information about your featured articles.

2. An article explaining soil erosion and weathering.

3. An article explaining soil conservation and soil conservation techniques like terracing, crop rotation, no-till farming, & contour plowing.

4. Two current event articles: must be a current event about soil in the U.S. (75 points)

Name _________________________ Choose three projects in a horizontal or vertical line (NO diagonals). Due: October 13 th . Total Points: 150