Know Soil Know Life Educator Workshop

Think of all the things we need most for daily living: food, clothing, shelter, water. Have you ever considered how each of them, in turn, depends on soil—that without soil, in fact, there would be no life? Know Soil, Know Life is a soil science textbook and educator’s guide curriculum targeting high school students. Soil science is applied chemistry, biology, and physics, and a great way to teach core concepts while getting your hands dirty!

In this half-day teacher professional development in-service, we’ll “dig in” to some of the core concepts discussed in this book and show you some hands-on activities you can take back to your classroom. Participants will take home the Know Soil, Know Life textbook, a kit of materials for activities, a $50 VISA gift card for additional supplies, and more. 

While soils fit in the 5th grade Strand 5.1 and in the High School Strand GEOL.4 – all middle and high school science teachers are welcome!

Who: High school and upper middle school science teachers
When: Saturday, November 8, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Where: Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City

You will also receive free entry to the museum so you can visit prior to the inservice program  (including the special exhibit Mysteries of the Ice Age). 

Want a sneak peek at the content? We’ve done a number of these programs (view the materials here) as well as one in Puerto Rico with Spanish materials. 

Applications Now Open!

Participants receive 4 renewal hours. Space is limited to 24 teachers - apply early! Simply complete this short form: https://forms.gle/1i4URPsABrWkrB5C8

For more information contact:
Susan Chapman, Soil Science Society of America, schapman@soils.org  608-268-4951

The Soil Science Society of America is a non-profit scientific organization of soil scientists who study how soil impacts our society, food, environment and more! The SSSA K-12 Outreach Committee is developing this teacher in-service (with assistance from the USDA-NRCS) to help you tell the story of soils in your classroom and has developed many resources for you at www.soils4teachers.org