The Scoop on Soils

This science-based storybook provides an introduction to soil description and sampling. Simon, Anita and Dennis follow their dog, Scoop, and find themselves in the middle of an adventure in soil. The book is one of a series in the Elementary GLOBE unit designed to introduce students to the study of Earth system science (ESS). Each book has companion learning activities that complement the science covered in each story. Together, the books form an instructional unit that addresses ESS and related subjects (e.g., weather, water, seasons, soil, and aerosols). The GLOBE Program is a worldwide, hands-on, K-12 school-based science education program.

Keywords: Soil profile; Earth system science; Graphic novel; Reading

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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)Last modified 2006

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Education Level: Elementary school:Primary elementary:Kindergarten, Elementary school:Primary elementary:Grade 1, Elementary school:Primary elementary:Grade 2, Elementary school:Upper elementary:Grade 3, Elementary school:Upper elementary:Grade 4

Topics

Earth and space science:Earth structure:Geology Earth and space science:Earth structure:Landforms/geography Earth and space science:Earth structure:Vegetation/land cover The nature of science:The scientific process

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Informative text

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