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The nature and composition of soil and its role in plants is the foundation for lessons in this unit. Students will explore how soil forms and how it’s used. Students will also learn how it can be augmented with fertilizers, and about the composition of fertilizers. Also, in this unit, students will learn about how soil and water can become polluted by both natural and human means, such as agriculture and mining. Students will also explore the parts of plants, and plant reproduction. Plant classification will also be taught, as will the benefits of plants and how they deal with predators.
Required Topic - Soils (Required for Certification)
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Soil: Introduction
1. To define soil.
2. To analyze the role soil has in the world.
3. To discover the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil.
Soil: Components & Composition
1. To define the textures of soil.
2. To analyze soil formation.
3. To identify the living organisms within the soil surface.
4. To discover how soil is changed and translocated.
Soil: Health & Quality
1. To define soil health.
2. To analyze the chemical, physical and biological properties of soil.
3. To identify the inherent and dynamic qualities of soil.
Soil: Conservation & Management
1. To analyze the activities and events affecting soil health.
2. To define the five principles of soil health and productivity.
3. To identify soil management strategies
Additional Topics and Competencies
Competencies / Outcomes
Plant classification principles
Cell biology
Plant Physiology and growth principles
Sexual and asexual plant reproduction
Pest problems and management
Soils and plant production
Effetive tillage and soil conservation management practices
Effective water management practices
Agrosystem approach to production
Local crop management and production practices
Plant biotechnology
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