This bundle is a complete collection of Leaving Certificate Ag Science Revision Notes written for the NEW specification. This set of clear and concise Ag Science revision notes summarises the learning outcomes relating to three of the sections in strand 2 “Soils” All aspects of the learning outcomes have been summarised to aid student revision. The formation and classification of soils The factors affecting soil formation Gley Soils Podzols Brown Podzolic Soils Brown Earths Luvisols Rendzina Peat Lithosols The Physical Characteristics of Soil Soil Structure Factors affecting soil structure Cementation Separation Soil Texture Soil Particles Soil Water The Soil Triangle Soil Compaction The Chemical Characteristics of Soil Flocculation Cation Exchange Cation Exchange Capacity pH Liming Biological Characteristics of Soil The Microbiome The Rhizosphere The Carbon Cycle The Nitrogen Cycle Organic Matter Earthworms The Management of Soil Soil Drainage Soil Sampling Soil Testing Fertiliser Slurry Manure Health and Safety Also covered are TEN SPECIFIED PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS To isolate and grow bacteria from clover root nodules To determine the percentage of organic matter in a soil sample and convert it to organic carbon To show the activity of earthworms in a soil To estimate the number of earthworms in a pasture Investigating soil texture by hand testing, sedimentation and sieving Calculating the percentage water content of a soil sample Comparing the capillarity and infiltration rates of compacted and uncompacted soils Investigating the chemical properties of soil by demonstrating flocculation Investigating the chemical properties of soil by demonstrating cation exchange capacity Investigating the chemical properties of soil by investigating the pH of a soil sample. Please leave a review if you find this resource helpful

This bundle is a collection of Leaving Certificate Ag Science Revision Notes written for the NEW specification. This set of clear and concise Ag Science revision notes summarises the learning outcomes relating to three of the sections in strand 2 “Soils” All aspects of the learning outcomes have been summarised to aid student revision. The formation and classification of soils The factors affecting soil formation Gley Soils Podzols Brown Podzolic Soils Brown Earths Luvisols Rendzina Peat Lithosols The Physical Characteristics of Soil Soil Structure Factors affecting soil structure Cementation Separation Soil Texture Soil Particles Soil Water The Soil Triangle Soil Compaction The Chemical Characteristics of Soil Flocculation Cation Exchange Cation Exchange Capacity pH Liming As well as six Specified Practical Activities Investigating soil texture by hand testing, sedimentation and sieving Calculating the percentage water content of a soil sample Comparing the capillarity and infiltration rates of compacted and uncompacted soils Investigating the chemical properties of soil by demonstrating flocculation Investigating the chemical properties of soil by demonstrating cation exchange capacity Investigating the chemical properties of soil by investigating the pH of a soil sample. Please leave a review if you find this resource helpful

This bundle is a collection of Leaving Certificate Ag Science Revision Notes written for the NEW specification. This set of clear and concise Ag Science revision notes summarises the learning outcomes relating to three of the sections in strand 2 “Soils” All aspects of the learning outcomes have been summarised to aid student revision. Biological Characteristics of Soil The Microbiome The Rhizosphere The Carbon Cycle The Nitrogen Cycle Organic Matter Earthworms Also covered are FOUR SPECIFIED PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS To isolate and grow bacteria from clover root nodules To determine the percentage of organic matter in a soil sample and convert it to organic carbon To show the activity of earthworms in a soil To estimate the number of earthworms in a pasture The Management of Soil Soil Drainage Soil Sampling Soil Testing Fertiliser Slurry Manure Health and Safety