School Program- Soil Tent Model

WHAT IS THE SOIL TENT?

Students will step inside the tent to discover what’s below ground. A realistic canvas mural depicts underground soil layers, plant roots, and organisms in urban, aquatic, forested, and agricultural landscapes.

This model is available as a single presentation from a Cuyahoga SWCD educator or can be rented and used by a trained educator. A $100 refundable deposit is required for rental.  

The Soil Tent Model can be used with students at many different grade levels, but fits best with 6^th grade science curriculum as it aligns with the following Ohio State Science Standard:

6.ESS.4: Soil is unconsolidated material that contains organic matter and weathered rock.