![For Educators](images/05_00_00_a.jpg)
Like the exhibition, the educational activities listed below explore the importance of soils and how they surround and support people everyday in both obvious and hidden ways. Life on Earth would not exist as we know it without soils.
Dig It! The Secrets of Soil - Exhibit Activities
These activities provide a focused learning experience for families and school groups visiting the Dig It! exhibition. Each activity is printable and stand-alone. They help visitors dig deeper into the exhibit, discover how fun soils can be, and learn how to become soil conservationists!
Cooking Up Soils (PDF)
Soils are Natural Resources - You Can Make a Difference (PDF)
Reading Your State Soil! (PDF)
Dig It! The Secrets of Soil - Extension Activities
These materials related to the Dig It! exhibition extend the exhibit themes, concepts, and science into your homes or classrooms. These activities are stand-alone and do not require a visit to the exhibition.
Printable Exhibition Bookmark (PDF)
Listening to the Prairie Activity Sheets (PDF)
Nourishing the Planet - Middle School Curriculum (Web page and PDF)
Nourishing the Planet - High School Curriculum (Web page and PDF)