This is an activity that was developed to give participants an understanding of the geosphere.  In this one-hour long activity, participants learn about the geosphere by making observations and taking measurements. They will go outside and use scientific equipment to investigate water in the soil by measuring soil moisture, temperature, color and consistence. Students will use this qualitative and quantitative data to understand how water is found in many places in the natural environment and how these places are connected in the water cycle. The data collection is based on protocols from the GLOBE program, www.globe.gov.  

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Other "Survivor: Earth" Lessons:

The following lessons have been developed to teach students about local and global water issues. They are based on NASA’s Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission and an instructional module designed for Montgomery County Public Schools Outdoor Environmental Education Program (http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/outdoored/). 

1. Connect the Spheres: Earth Systems Interaction
2. Earth's Water
3. The Water Cycle
4. Water in the Hydrosphere
5. Water in the Geosphere
6. Water in the Biosphere
7. Water in the Atmosphere
8. Measuring Precipitation
9. Water Conservation
10. The Global Precipitation Measurement Mission (GPM)