Soil Resources

Websites for Research and Information

• S.K. Worm - The official annelid, or worm, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service answers students questions about soil.
• The Dirt on Soil - This site from Discovery School gives good information about what makes soil and what lives in soil in a fun-looking format.  There is also an interactive activity for students to complete - the Soil Safari.

Webquests and Online Activities

• Field Museum - Underground Adventure - Take a virtual tour and see what life would be like if you were a half inch tall and exploring the soil beneath your feet.
• The Great Plant Escape - Soiled Again - Be a detective and find out what soil is, why it is important, and in what kinds of soil plants grow.  (Also very good just for the information.)
• Soil Safari - part of the "Dirt on Soil" website above, this adventure takes students into the soil to "see" what's there.

Teacher Resources