Soil Moisture Sampling Campaign

Dear Teacher, Trainer, Parent,

The Soil Moisture Investigation team would like to introduce you to a new opportunity for you and your students to participate in an important scientific project, collect student research data, prepare for a local science fair and/or learn about soils in your area. We are seeking your participation in a twice a year soil moisture data collection campaign (Apr. 16-24 and Oct. 8-16, 2005) that shares many similarities with a MUC-athon (a group land cover data collection campaign). (Read more: In English ... En Español ...)

Primary Materials - Copy back-to-back

Cover Letter (html | pdf | Español)

Background

Teacher's Guide - When, Where, How, Why, Who (html | pdf | Español)

Curriculum Connections (html | pdf | Español)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (html | pdf | Español)

Protocol Guides

Field Guide - Sample Collection Protocol (html | pdf | Español)

Lab Guide - Gravimetric Sample Drying Protocol (html | pdf | Español)

Data Worksheets:

Field Data Sheet- Single Site (2 pages) (html | pdf | Español) OR

Field Data Sheet - Multiple Sites (1 page) (html | pdf | Español)

Optional "How to" instruction guides

Foil Pouch soil sample containers (html | pdf | Español)

55 gallon drum soil drying oven (html | pdf | Español)

Evaluation:

Teacher Feedback Form (html | pdf | Español)

Older materials

Dear Teacher - Overview (html | pdf)

GLOBE site announcement (html | pdf)

Pre Campaign Activities and Implementation Ideas (html | pdf)

Background picture and image gallery (html)

Soil Moisture Campaign Slide Show - Summary (please request ppt version by email) (Slide Summary (pdf))

This project is funded by: National Science Foundation

Page developed by Jim Washburne, University of Arizona, Tucson
Last updated: 7/27/03; Comments? jwash@hwr.arizona.edu