In this lesson, students will review soil horizons and the active layer, classify soil by texture, and create a model of local soil horizons. (NOTE: Students should have a basic understanding of the rock cycle and soil formation before this lesson.)
| Project: | Arctic Climate Modeling Program (ACMP) |
| Subject: | Atmospheric Sciences, Snow, Ice & Permafrost, Other |
| Theme: | Permafrost |
| Grades: | 5-8 |
In this lesson, students will review soil horizons and the active layer, classify soil by texture, and create a model of local soil horizons. (NOTE: Students should have a basic understanding of the rock cycle and soil formation before this lesson.)