LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 4

The learner will build an understanding of the distribution, ownership, use and degradation of renewable and nonrenewable resources.

Objective 4.03

Analyze local, regional and global soil aspects.

  • Soil composition and profiles.
  • Soil characteristics.
  • Soil types.
  • Erosion and conservation.

Resources aligned to this objective

Soil and erosion unit: Section 1
This two week unit will involve descriptive information on North Carolina soil types and how the presence of plants affects soil erosion. Upon completion of Section 1, you may continue to Section 2.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
By Amy Robertson.
Soil and erosion unit: Section 2
This unit will involve descriptive information on North Carolina soil types and how the presence of plants affects soil erosion. This section should be begun only after completion of Soil and erosion unit: Section 1.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
By Amy Robertson.
StreamWatch
This lesson is intended as a long term project to determine the overall health of a stream or wetland. Students identify seasonal changes that occur within the ecosystem, ideally with a minimum of bimonthly or monthly monitoring.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
By B. Carl Rush.

Lesson plans on the web

About a tree: The life and work of Emerging Explorer Mark Olson
In this Xpeditions lesson, students learn about National Geographic Emerging Explorer Mark Olson's efforts to identify extinct or nearly extinct plants and the reasons for the plant losses. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: National Geographic
Estuaries: Finding the balance
In this Xpeditions lesson, students examine the conflict between development and the environment, and the attempt to find a sound compromise. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: National Geographic