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Introduction
Ecological Principles
Human Systems
Energy Resources
Air Resources
Land Resources
Water Resources
Living Resources
Conclusion
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Land Resources
1. Soil science
a. Formation
b. Rock cycle
c. Layers
d. Composition
e. Soil chemistry
f. Soil mapping
g. Soil community
h. Glaciation
2. Terrestrial ecosystems
a. Forests
b. Prairie/grassland
c. Desert
d. Tundra
3. Land use
a. Minerals/mining
b. Agriculture
c. Forestry
d. Rangeland
e. Wilderness
f. Public lands
g. Private land
h. Urbanization
i. Solid waste
4. Effects of human use
a. Desertification
b. Salinization
c. Alkalinization
d. Erosion
e. Fragmentation
f. Habitat loss
5. Planning and management
a. Historical - exploitation, conservation,
    preservation
b. Managing land use - mitigation,
    reclamation, multiple use, green space/open
    space, comprehensive planning/smart
    growth
RESOURCES

Soil science - Composition
 
Soil Infiltration (outdoor lab)
Source: Matt Tiller, Verona Area High School
Lab (MS Word)
This is an outdoor lab investigating infiltration rates of soils. The lab can be completed in small groups around your school site or in a natural area. Hints...you will need some sort of container. Large cans from the food service department work well. If students place a small 2x4 over the top edge of the can before pounding into the ground it will help preserve the integrity of the can. The lab has the most impact if students can measure the infiltration from more than one site.
     
 

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