Introduction to the Soil | Lesson

Students will understand the soil horizons and determine their properties. They will also explain the difference between a soil profile, horizon, and layer. Students will complete this by using a note taking device, exit slip, reading assignment, writing a soil story, and taking a quiz.

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Purpose
Through this hands on lesson, students will understand the soil horizons and determine their properties. They will also explain the difference between a soil profile, horizon, and layer. Students will complete this by using a note taking device, exit slip, reading assignment, writing a soil story, and taking a quiz.
 
Includes:
  • PowerPoint
  • Note Taking Device
  • Quiz
  • Exit Slip
  • Reading
  • Soil Story
 
Objective
  1. Define and recognize the different soil horizons and their properties.
  2. Describe the difference between a soil profile, soil horizon, and soil layer.
  3. Write and present a soil story based on a worm’s journey through the soil horizons.

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~ Bethany