Educational Resources
The Soil Science Society of America is host to a variety of educational resources for teachers.
- Fun Soil Facts
- Lessons and Activities (including the Earth Science Week activity)
- A reviewed list of sites of interest, by soil topic and grade level
- Soils Definitions
Smithsonian Institution’s Soils Exhibition
This 5,000-square-foot exhibition reveals the complex world of soil and how this ecosystem underfoot supports nearly every form of life on earth. Developed by the National Museum of Natural History and supported by Founding Sponsor the Soil Science Society of America, “Dig It!” includes interactive displays, hands-on models, videos, and 54 soil monoliths representing soils from each U.S. state, territory and the District of Columbia.
Soil! Get the Inside Scoop book
Get kids excited about the living world of soil! Written for children aged 9-12, this 36-page, full-color book explores how soil is part of our life--the food we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink, the houses we live in, and more. Along the way, readers learn about different kinds of soil and meet the scientists who work with soil every day. "Packed full of fascinating information...A must-have for the class library or for any parent who wants to connect their child to Earth stewardship." Julie Rosen, 4th Grade Teacher, Woods Charter School, Chapel Hill, NC.
The Soil Science Society of America is pleased to launch it's podcast network. Our initial series of podcasts features a topic of interest for all members: How to Conduct a Successful Research Program. Moving forward, we'll be building our library of podcasts on a variety of topics. Let us know of topics of interest - email 
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