LaMotte® Topsoil Digital Tour

The LaMotte® topsoil tour is an exciting classroom investigation into the physical and chemical properties of soil.

• Now available as a downloadable electronic manual - convenient access upon kit purchase

• Instructor manual includes: background information, step-by-step classroom setup, shopping list for common materials
• Student manual includes: easy-to-follow test procedures, printable data sheets, engaging puzzles and activities
• Promotes collaborative and independent learning
• Encourages critical thinking and active participation
• Supports flipped learning - students review background content ahead of class
• Allows students to analyze real classroom data
• Works seamlessly on computers or tablets
• Perfect for inclusion classrooms - flexible and adaptable

Each student on the Topsoil Tour completes seven units while conducting his/her own soil tests for soil texture, pH, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium using simple TesTabs® reagent tablets. Incorporates math and science activities.

Activities can be modified to fit specific curriculum needs or learning opportunities. Data sheets and puzzles for each unit can be printed or filled electronically by students using a computer or tablet.

Ordering information: Includes instructor manual, student manual with data sheets and puzzles, classroom color chart, and reagents and sample test bags for 50 students.