What Soil!

In this activity, students will analyze different kinds of soil.
Resource ID#: 29167 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 2
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector
Keywords: soil, clay, humus, earth, crust, gravel, loam, organic, rock, sand, silt, geologist
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Instructional Design Framework(s): Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: General Collection

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Unit/Lesson Sequence

Soil Composition and Classification:

This unit builds on the previous lessons about rocks to explore soil. Different types of soil samples are observed, classified by various attributes, and manipulated by adding water. Finally, the "Cement" lesson involves synthesis of information learned from previous lessons in an engineering design lab that asks students to build a wall from their own mortar mixture creation that will withstand the force of a rolling ball.

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