Doug Peterson, Local Author and Scientist Teaches Us About Soil Erosion
Doug Peterson wrote a book called The Disappearing Earth. The main characters in the book are two worms: Jane Blonde and Napoleon Soil. The characters are detectives who are trying to find our why the soil is disappearing
Napoleon Soil, a character from The Disappearing Earth joins our class
Preparing for Mr. Peterson's Visit
Trying out the "spyglasses we made in preparation for Mr. Peterson's visit.
Mr. Peterson's Presentation
Doug Peterson tries to find out how much we know about soil erosion.
Parents and students learn together.
Making a worm out of clay.
Doug Peterson demonstrates.
A volunteer helps a second grade participant.
Making worms
BOAST Academy staff member and fifth grade participant make a clay worm.
A student in Ellen Baranowski's third grade class rolls out a worm.
A volunteer watches as a BOAST participant measures the length of her worm.
Where did the "rain" go?
Using the tools of a Detective
The world looks different through these detective glasses!
Comparing results from the splash erosion activity.
Learning about splash erosion
What happens to the soil when it "rains" on grass.
Learning about soil erosion
Will straw protect the soil from the "rain"?
Where does the water go when it "rains"?
Comparing the results from the soil erosion activity