Competency Goal 2: The learner will conduct investigations to build understanding of soil properties. |
Objectives
2.01 Observe and describe the properties of soil:
- Color.
- Texture.
- Capacity to hold water.
2.02 Investigate and observe that different soils absorb water at different rates.
2.03 Determine the ability of soil to support the growth of many plants, including those important to our food supply.
2.04 Identify the basic components of soil:
2.05 Determine how composting can be used to recycle discarded plant and animal material.
2.06 Determine the relationship between heat and decaying plant matter in a compost pile.
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Glossary
- Clay- An earthy material that is sticky and easily molded when wet and hard when baked
- Compost- Decayed organic material used to improve soil for growing crops
- Decay- To weaken in health or soundness
- Humus- The dark rich part of earth formed from decaying material
- Recycle- Process in order to regain materials for human use
- Sand- Loose material in grains produced by the natural breaking up of rocks
- Soil- The loose finely divided surface material of the earth in which plants have their roots
Video
The Big Bang
http://www.brainpop.com//science/earthshistory/bigbang/
The Ice Age
http://www.brainpop.com/science/earthshistory/iceage/
Geogologic Time
http://www.brainpop.com/science/earthshistory/geologictime/
Fossils
http://www.brainpop.com/science/earthshistory/fossils/
Heat
http://www.brainpop.com//science/energy/heat/
Temperature
http://www.brainpop.com/science/energy/temperature/
Groundwater
http://www.brainpop.com//science/theearthsystem/groundwater/
Rockcycle
http://www.brainpop.com/science/theearthsystem/rockcycle/
Mineral Identification
http://www.brainpop.com/science/theearthsystem/mineralidentification/
Erosion
http://www.brainpop.com/science/theearthsystem/erosion/
Activities
Lab Form - Blank
Absorbing Water (2.02)
Components of Soil (2.04)
Composting (2.05, 2.06) - Teacher Worksheet - Student Worksheet
Growing Plants (2.02, 2.03)
Holding Water (2.01, 2.02)
Properties of Soil (2.01) - Investigation Sheet
A Soil Sandwich. Students will name and examine four layers of soil
http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/builderv03/lptools/lpshared/lpdisplay.asp?Session_Stamp=&LPID=110493
Compost in a Milk Carton. Students make a compost pile in a milk carton
http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/builderv03/lptools/lpshared/lpdisplay.asp?LPID=56464
Pizza Garden. Students grow a garden filled with their favorite toppings
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/ca_cooking/article/0,2041,DIY_13720_2269913,00.html
Eggshell People with Grass Hair
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/gr_kids_gardening/article/0,2029,DIY_13851_2271103,00.html
Bug Study
http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/gardening_with_children/homegrownprojects_bug.shtml
Make your own rock candy
http://www.sciencebob.com/experiments/rockcandy.html
Literature Connections
Life in a Bucket of Soil By Alvin Silverstein and Virginia Silverstein
Soil By Christin Ditchfield
Soil (Exploring the Earcth) By Adele D. Richardson
The World Beneath Our Feet: A Guide to Life in the Soil By James B. Nardi
Super Science Projects About Earth's Soil and Water
By Robert Gardner and Tom LaBaff
Dirt: The Scoop on Soil By Natalie M. Rosinsky and Sheree Boyd
Technology Connections
Virtual tour of the soil exhibit at the Field Museum
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/undergroundadventure/virtual_tour/index.shtml#
This site is an interactive site that describes soil types in all kinds of ways
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case2/c2facts3.html
The US Department of Agriculture answers student questions about soil
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/education/squirm/skQstns.html
Students can take a quiz on soil
http://web.dps.k12.va.us/ParkAve/soil.htm
This site offers a wonderful interactive game about soil
http://school.discovery.com/schooladventures/soil/soil_safari.html
BBC – Rocks and soil
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/7_8/rocks_soils.shtml
Permeability of soil
http://techalive.mtu.edu/meec/module06/Permeability.htm
School Portal – soil composition
www.school-portal.co.uk/GroupDownloadFile.asp?GroupId=38264&ResourceID=95544
Rocks & Solids – Will it float?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/activities/rocks_soils.shtml
Water Cycle
http://www.crickweb.co.uk/assets/resources/flash.php?&file=watercycle
S.K. Worm Answers Your Questions About Soil & Stuff
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/education/squirm/skworm.html
The Adventures of Herman the Worm
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/worms/
Test Results
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