Silt and algae cover the bottom of a field drainage ditch as water flows down to the nearby creek.

Why a Drainage Ditch is a Great Ag Science Lesson

It may not look like much, but that silty ditch is jam packed with learning for your students.  Topics covering soil science, wildlife management, agriscience, and agronomy all have some application from the contents of that stream.

If you need more ideas for Soil Science or Land Judging then take a look at Soil Science Extension Activity: How Groundwater Wells Impact Agriculture for another hands-on activity for your students. OLT does create curriculum materials for Soil Science so click over to our store and see how we can make Ag teaching easier for you.