The "Biosphere – Soil, Water, and Air" manual is a comprehensive educational resource offering 23 hands-on experiments to explore the fundamental elements of the biosphere. This guide is ideal for students, teachers, and science enthusiasts who want to better understand the essential components of our environment and their interactions.
Each experiment is meticulously planned with clear instructions, lists of necessary materials, and scientific explanations that facilitate the understanding of ecological and environmental concepts.
Topics covered
-The soil as a habitat
The mineral fraction of the soil
-The organic fraction of the soil
The soil contains air.
The soil contains water.
-Practice on the use of acidity indicators
-Soil acidity
-Carbonates in the soil
-Soil permeability
-Soil fertility
Biodegradability and soil
Water for life.
The water cycle
-The vaporization and condensation of water
The rain
Seawater
Drinking water and its distribution
Water pollution
-The demand for ammonia
The demand for nitrites
The demand for sulfates
The search for surfactants.
What is the atmosphere?
The composition of air
Absolute humidity and relative humidity.
Air pollutants
Acid rain
The greenhouse effect
Exploring the Biosphere
This manual also includes hands-on activities such as building mini-ecosystems and analyzing water and soil samples. These activities provide a visual and practical understanding of ecological and environmental processes.
With the "Biosphere – Soil, Water, and Air" manual, students have the opportunity to learn about the interdependence of natural elements in an engaging and interactive way. The experiments are designed to be safe and educational, making this guide a valuable tool for classroom teaching, science fair projects, and extracurricular activities.
This manual promotes scientific curiosity and environmental awareness, encouraging young people to explore, understand, and protect the natural resources that sustain life on Earth.