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Soil: Soil Competition
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You don’t have to be in college to learn how to be a soil scientist.
High school students from around the state compete each year in a soil and land identification contest. They are becoming soil scientists. Follow a team from Kuna as they compete.
Science Trek is a local public television program presented by IdahoPTV
Major Funding by the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation and Idaho National Laboratory. Additional Funding by the Friends of Idaho Public Television and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Soil: Soil Competition
Special | 5m 5sVideo has Closed Captions
High school students from around the state compete each year in a soil and land identification contest. They are becoming soil scientists. Follow a team from Kuna as they compete.
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Science Trek
Science Trek is a place where parents, kids, and educators can watch short, educational videos on a variety of science topics. Every Monday Science Trek releases a new video that introduces children to math, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) career potentials in a fun, informative way.Part of These Collections
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Earth Science
Earth Science is the study of the earth. Learn about the place we call home.
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Why are earthworms important for healthy soil? (1m 4s)
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Some mammals and birds live in the soil too. (1m 4s)
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipScience Trek is a local public television program presented by IdahoPTV
Major Funding by the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation and Idaho National Laboratory. Additional Funding by the Friends of Idaho Public Television and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.