Week: MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION | Crop production

Section outline

- Select activity Topic 1: Principles of Soil Science notes
  
  Topic 1: Principles of Soil Science notes File DOCX
  
  This PDF contains the full lecture notes for our first topic, covering soil formation and classification.
- Select activity Reference: Soil Texture by Feel (Ribbon Test) Chart
  
  Reference: Soil Texture by Feel (Ribbon Test) Chart File DOCX
  
  Use this flow chart during your practical exercise at the school farm. Follow the steps—starting with a marble-sized soil sample—to determine if your soil is Sand, Silt, Clay, or Loam based on how it ribbons in your hand.
  
  Modified 5/02/26, 18:38
- Select activity Practical Exercise: Soil Texture and pH Testing
  
  Practical Exercise: Soil Texture and pH Testing Assignment
  
  Opened: Thursday, 5 February 2026, 12:00 AM
  
  Due: Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 12:00 AM
  
  In this activity, you will apply the principles learned in Module 1 to identify different soil types in the field. This will help you understand which crops are best suited for specific land areas
- Select activity Manual of Soil Properties and Land Preparation
  
  Manual of Soil Properties and Land Preparation Book
  
  A comprehensive guide covering soil texture analysis and the transition into seedbed construction.
- Select activity Quiz 1: Soil Formation, Texture, and pH
  
  Quiz 1: Soil Formation, Texture, and pH
  
  Opened: Sunday, 15 February 2026, 6:45 PM
  
  Closed: Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 6:45 PM
  
  This quiz covers the fundamental principles of Soil Science discussed in our first module. It will test your ability to identify soil particles, understand the pH scale, and recall the steps of the 'Ribbon Test' for texture analysis. You have 15 minutes and 2 attempts.