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Understand that soil is composed of Earth materials and plant materials. Put
together and take apart child-made soil. |
Foss: Pebbles, Sand, and Silt Activity 4, Part 1 Homemade Soil pp. 6-8 |
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Collect soil samples. Each group dig for soil samples at home or in the school yard. |
FOSS: Pebbles, Sand, and Silt Activity 4, Part 2 Soil Search pg. 9 |
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Compare homemade soil to a variety of real soil sample. Observe the variety of combinations possible in different soil samples. Student design inquires to discover soil composition. |
FOSS: Pebbles, Sand, and Silt Activity 4, Part 3 Studying Local Soil pp. 13 & 14 |
