Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Accepted
Publication Date
Spring 2-20-2024
Keywords
Soil pH, Agriculture Education, High School, Science Lesson
Description
This lesson on soil pH explores the crucial role of soil acidity or alkalinity in plant health and productivity. Soil pH, or potential of Hydrogen ions in soil, is a measure of how acidic or basic soil is. Appropriate soil pH condition is important to grow plants. If soil pH is not appropriate, plants cannot absorb nutrients from soil well, then plants cannot grow well and cannot produce vegetables. This class will show what an appropriate soil pH condition is and how to measure soil pH of garden using simple test kit. Covering the pH scale from acidic to alkaline, students learn the impact of pH on nutrient availability, microbial activity, and overall soil fertility. Through hands-on activities, such as recording pH readings and observing soil properties, students gain practical insights into soil variability. The lesson also highlights the importance of indigenous practices in promoting soil health, fostering an awareness of the connection between human practices and soil conditions. This holistic approach aims to empower students to make informed decisions in environmental stewardship and food sovereignty by understanding the intricate relationship between soil pH and successful agriculture.
Pages
11
Type
Teaching Module
Format
Language
English
Publisher
Open Prairie
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Jiyul Chang, Becki Ritter, Dean Feller, and Madhav P. Nepal. 2024. Soil Health Class-2: Soil pH. I-LEARN Teaching Resources. Volume 6 (2): 156-165
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