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Students will learn the different components of soil including minerals, organic matter, air, and water, and how they contribute to soil health.

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Students will be able to identify different soil types based on texture, structure, and fertility, and understand their uses in agriculture.

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Learn about sustainable soil management practices and their importance in agriculture to prevent soil degradation and preserve soil fertility.

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Collection of different soil samples for hands-on examination.

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Links to free online resources and articles on soil science and conservation methods.

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Virtual Soil Science Learning Resources (VSSLR) group is focused on developing innovative, open access educational resources for a variety of undergraduate and graduate natural resource courses and programs. The group was initiated by Dr. Maja Krzic (UBC, Vancouver) in 2004 and it has become the focal point for collaborative educational efforts among scientists, students, and multimedia experts from 12 postsecondary and 3 research institutions in Canada and internationally.

Various web-based learning resources and on-line courses developed by our group are featured at this site. If you are looking for new ideas how to enhance your soil science and natural resource courses or if you are striving to gain a better understanding of basic soil processed you might find these resources useful.

Le but du groupe des ressources pédagogiques virtuelles de la science des sols (RPVSS) est de rendre plus dynamique l'enseignement de la science de sols à l'aide d'approches d'enseignement et d'apprentissage coopératives et innovantes. Le groupe a été créé par Dr Maja Krzic (UBC, Vancouver) en 2004. Il est vite devenu le point focal d'un effort commun d'enseignement réunissant des scientifiques, des étudiants et des experts en multimédia provenant de sept universités et de trois institutions de recherche à travers le Canada.

Diverses ressources d'apprentissage et de cours en ligne développées par notre groupe se retrouvent sur ce site. Que vous cherchiez de nouvelles idées pour améliorer vos cours de science des sols ou de ressources naturelles ou que vous désiriez acquérir une meilleure compréhension des processus fondamentaux ayant cours dans les sols, vous trouverez ici un éventail de ressources utiles à votre quête.

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Virtual Soil Science Learning Resources (VSSLR) group is focused on developing innovative, open access educational resources for a variety of undergraduate and graduate natural resource courses and programs. The group was initiated by Dr. Maja Krzic (UBC, Vancouver) in 2004 and it has become the focal point for collaborative educational efforts among scientists, students, and multimedia experts from 12 postsecondary and 3 research institutions in Canada and internationally.

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Students will analyze soil samples to determine their composition and discuss their findings using Padlet.

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Conduct a hands-on activity to identify soil texture by feeling. Students will share their observations on an interactive Padlet wall.

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Visit a local farm to observe soil management practices and types of soil used for different crops.

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Students will perform pH testing on different soil samples to understand soil acidity and alkalinity.

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Groups will research and present a soil conservation method, using online tools like Padlet for collaboration and presentation.

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A short quiz to assess students' understanding of soil components and types.

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Students present their soil conservation projects, demonstrating comprehension of sustainable soil management practices.

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A discussion led reflection on how soil affects agriculture and our daily lives, encouraging students to appreciate its value.

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Assign a research task on different types of soil found in Sri Lanka, focusing on characteristics and agricultural uses.