PUBLICATION W292A
Environmental Science: Life Beneath Your Feet
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Summary
Explore the hidden life in soil by learning about microbes and small invertebrates that act as decomposers and support the soil food web. This lesson guides students through collecting soil samples and using a Berlese funnel to isolate organisms like mites, springtails, nematodes, and others for observation and identification. Includes discussion questions, simple data collection, and resources to connect soil biodiversity to healthy soils and plant growth.
Publications in Series: Environmental Science
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