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Soil Nutrients, Fertilizers and Environmental Impact (Developed by SEPUP)

kit #318S

Nitrogen is one of the essential plant nutrients found in soil. Students measure the amount of nitrogen in several different soils. They then examine the role of nitrogen in plant growth and consider the effect of excess nutrients in an ecosystem.

$185.35

  • Soil consists of weathered rocks and decomposed organic materials and often has layers with different physical and chemical characteristics
  • Water is a solvent that carries dissolved material through soil to rivers and oceans
  • Technological solutions have intended benefits and unintended consequences
  • Maintaining environmental health involves monitoring soil and water quality

Content List in Soil Nutrients, Fertilizers and Environmental Impact (Developed by SEPUP) is as follows:

Quantity Description
1 Teacher’s Guide with MSDS
32 Student Worksheets and Guides
1 Potting soil, Vial
1 Nitrate testing powder, Vial
2 Fertilizer solution, Bottle
3 Nitrate extraction solution, Bottle
8 Vials labeled “N”
8 Vials labeled “B”
16 AB trays
8 Stir sticks
8 White scoops
8 Filter funnels, SEPUP
8 Filter-paper circles, fine
8 3-mL pipets
8 Nitrogen color charts
8 Cups, 30-ml, graduated
Recommended number of students
32 maximum per class
Number of groups
8 groups per class
Number of classes
1 (8 groups of 4 students)
Calendar

To complete this kit requires one to two ~50-minute class periods.

Title Item # Price Quantity
Soil Nutrients, Fertilizers and Environmental Impact 318S $185.35
Soil Nutrients and Fertilizers REFRESH-A-KIT 318S-RC $56.10