SOIL: Human Impact Experimental Set

SOIL: Human Impact Experimental Set – Comprehensive Educational Laboratory Kit

Eight experiments with an instructor guide (from theory to conclusions) and a complete set of essential laboratory equipment (Petri dishes, beakers, pipettes, vials, magnifying glasses, soil spatula, glass rod, and more), along with the necessary substances, an indicator solution, and a colorimetric scale. Through simple yet engaging experiments, this kit introduces the effects of human activity on soils. The topics covered include, among others: the impact of soil contamination on plant growth; soil salinity; the effect of sodium chloride on soil structure; and the influence of selected fertilizers on the soil's crumb structure and its pH.

Contents and equipment

• Eight experiments with an instructor guide (from theory to conclusions)
• Essential laboratory equipment: Petri dishes, beakers, pipettes, vials, magnifying glasses, soil spatula, glass rod, and more
• Necessary substances, indicator solution, and a colorimetric scale

Educational objectives

Through simple yet engaging experiments, this kit familiarizes students with the effects of human activity on soils.

Topics covered

• Impact of soil contamination on plant growth
• Soil salinity
• Effect of sodium chloride on soil structure
• Effect of selected fertilizers on the soil crumb structure and on its pH

Worksheets

The included worksheets can be photocopied.

Related curriculum note

The experiments included in this set are part of 'SOIL - Experimental Set with Laboratory Equipment and Worksheets'.