SOIL SAMPLES
Description
Have you ever thought about what is in soil? In this lesson students will learn about soil composition, composting, and the role of decomposers in soil health. Through hands-on investigations and observations of our soil samples, students will compare types of soil, gather evidence used to describe the characteristics of healthy soil, and discover that not all soil is alike. Students will perform a soil composition analysis and find what nutrients our soil samples may be lacking and add organic amendments to improve the health of the soil. Using their new found knowledge of soil, participants will create soil blends and plant seeds to bring back to their classroom.
Offered At
The Carol Pino Learning Farm
ABOUT
The Carol Pino Learning Farm is a 1.5+ acre outdoor classroom where visitors can experience innovative educational programs that celebrate agriculture in an urban ecosystem.
The farm is open year round hosting programs in the Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.
VISIT WITH A CLASS OR GROUP
We offer field trips in the Farm and Greenhouse giving groups the opportunity to plant, water, harvest, and cook the Farm's diverse offerings of fruits, herbs, and vegetables year round.
We invite you to learn about Seed Starting and Hydroponics in our Greenhouse, visit the worms in our Worm Farms, experience life on the Farm by engaging in planting/watering/harvesting, explore our Sensory Garden, Blueberry Ramble and Apple Orchard, spend time enjoying the many scents of the Herb Garden, and so much more!
Please see the program descriptions below to register today!
NOTE: Maximum student group size is 30 students for General ed/ICT classes. 12 students for 12-1 classes.
Student groups are required to have 1 adult chaperone for every 10 students.
Maximum adult group size is 30 participants.
COST
The field trip registration fee is $100.00 per group visit , payable by check.
Individual student registration fee is $10.00 per visit, per child, payable by check. Individual student registration is open to Home School programs only. 1 adult chaperone is required and included in the registration fee.
Payment must be received 2 weeks prior to the trip date.
Details
Subjects
Measurement & Data, Science, Ecosystems, Earth's Systems, Agriculture
Capacity
30 students
Duration
180 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8