Title: Unit 10 Lab Assignment
Course: SAT 140 Sustainable/Organic Plants > Section: SAT 140 Sustainable/Organic Plants

Unit 10 Lab Assignment

Unit 10 Lab Assignment

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- Unit 10 Lab Record Sheet.docx (10.5 KB)
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Soil Testing for Organic Materials  (20 points)

Complete the following lab assignment and submit your work using the Dropbox on the course home page.

Prepare | Find two sites that will demonstrate measurable variations in the organic content of their respective soil samples.
Research | For the sake of objectivity, collect each sample in the same fashion. Identify and photograph the site. Note the manner in which the land is used from both sites.
Analyze | We will perform the soil tests during class lab, measuring organic matter, mineral contents, and soil pH.
Document | Prepare for the lab by downloading the Lab Report Sheet to the left. Once the results are known, you will write a brief report indicating the implications of the soil analysis.