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Explore Soil and Water Science: Engaging Curriculum for Grades 3-12

Dive into the world of soil and water science with this engaging 4-H curriculum that explores basic to advanced concepts. With online resources and facilitator guides, youth will discover the importance of soil health, water quality, and conservation practices.

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Explore Soil and Water Science: Engaging Curriculum for Grades 3-12

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  1. Soil and Water Science New 4-H Curriculum May 13, 2015

  2. Curriculum Format • Level 1, grades 3-5: print and online • Level 2, grades 6-8: online only • Level 3, grades 9-12: online only • Facilitator’s Guides – 3 (one per level) – online only Why online? • Connecting with the digital natives in middle and high school • Ability to incorporate additional resources • Ability to link to websites (*.edu and *.gov)

  3. 4-H Soil and Water Science

  4. 4-H Soil and Water Science Level 1: • Introduces basic soil & water terminology and concepts • Activities focus on understanding basic soil and water concepts • Youth begin to learn about soil health and water quality Level 2: • Introduces more complex topics, including: soil formation, soil texture, wastewater treatment, and conservation practices Level 3: • Delves more deeply into soil and water science concepts • Youth are encouraged to supplement learning by consulting knowledgeable people and recent written materials

  5. Level 1, Table of Contents • Erosion • Splash • Water • Wind • Floods! • Life in the Soil • Properties of Water • Soil andWater • Soil Needs Its Space • Soil Origins • Soil Profiles • Soil Textures • The Water Cycle • Watersheds • Glossary

  6. Level 1, Activity Example

  7. Facilitator’s Guides All Facilitator’s Guides include these items: • Note to Project Facilitator • Brief Introduction • Key Concepts • Learning Goals • 4-H Life Skills • The Experiential Learning Model • Youth Development Stages • Youth Manual Suggestions and Answers • The Big Picture • Facilitating the Activity • Essential Questions • Science Standards • Success Indicator

  8. Facilitator’s Guide, Level 1

  9. Level 2, Table of Contents • Careers • Clean Water • Color Clues • Conservation Practices • Floodplains • The Kankakee Marsh • Municipal Water Treatment • Onsite Wastewater Treatment • Soil Erosion • Soil Formation • Soil Health • Soil Texture • Storm Water Runoff • Surface Water and Groundwater • Water Testing • Wetlands

  10. Level 2, Activity Example

  11. Level 3, Table of Contents • You are a Homeowner • City Dwellers/Country Dwellers • Conservation at Home • Soil Moisture • Why Should I Care About My Soil? • You Live in a Watershed • Stream Water Quality Monitoring • Water as a Resource • Water Information Online • Water Pollution • You are a Food and Fiber Producer • Agricultural Soils • Agricultural Water • Soil Erosion • Water and CAFOs • You are the Mayor • Conservation Planning • Explore Your Wastewater Treatment Plant • Planning for Growth • Wetlands • You are a Teacher • Interactive Demonstration • Lights, Camera, Learn-by-Doing! • Mentor a 4-H Member • Share Your Knowledge • You are a Legislator • Challenges • Current Events

  12. Level 3, Activity Example

  13. Online – Level 3, Interactivity Examples • City Dwellers, Country Dwellers • Download and Link to WSS (Country Living) • Agricultural Soils • Document download (Tool Kit, Dig Deeper) • Conservation Planning • Document download • Data entry (fillable form fields)

  14. Electronic Materials • Download Includes: • 1 Welcome.pdf – a “read me” document • 2 Soil &WaterScience,Level2.pdf – introductory pages • 3 Contents – just the Table of Contents • Folders: Activities; Printable Manual (w/out attachments)

  15. Using the Curricula: Volunteer Leaders, Parents, & other Educators • Let youth pick and choose the activities that they want to complete • Select activities and guide youth • Assist youth as needed – less and less as they mature • Use at home, at workshops, in 4-H club meetings, ….

  16. The Judges Role • 4-H exhibits are an example and often the culmination of project work under the guidance of a volunteer facilitator/parent/other educator • The judge’s role is to provide feedback on the educational process, based on the exhibit and, when open judging occurs, interaction with the youth • Success indicator examples: • Youth can describe different types of soil erosion caused by water. • Youth explore the possibility of working in a career that requires knowledge of soil and water processes.

  17. The Judges Role • Judges are a critical component of the educational process • Use this time for teachable moments • Written comments should include positive comments and ways to improve • Be cautious with wording • Use a new scorecard rather than scratching out or erasing • Remember: JUDGE = EXPERT to 4-H youth

  18. Questions? We hope this presentation was helpful! Natalie Carroll (ncarroll@purdue.edu), Dept. of Youth Dev & Ag Education Tony Carrell (tcarrell@purdue.edu), State 4-H Office Purdue University

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