Why Different Soils Feel Different

Squeaks and Mister Brown do some experiments with soil, and learn all about why different soils feel different!

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Disciplinary Core Ideas:

PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter - Matter can be described and classified by its observable properties (2-PS1-1). Different properties are suited to different purposes (2-PS1-2), (2-PS1-3).

LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems - Plants depend on water and light to grow (2-LS2-1).

Performance Expectations:

2-PS1-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

2-PS1-2. Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

2-LS2-1. Plan and conduct and investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.

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SOURCES:
https://ngss.nsta.org/Resource.aspx?ResourceID=601
https://agr.mt.gov/Portals/168/Documents/AginClass/Lesson%20Plans%20-%20Grades%204-6/LessonPLanG4-6_NRCSSoilisAlive.pdf
https://www.dropbox.com/s/f7fyrd43hgo5tqg/Identifying%20Your%20Soil.pdf?dl=0
https://www.soils.org/membership/divisions/pedology
https://www.slcs.us/employees/intranet/docs/2PNG_TG_Complete_10042018.pdf
http://archive.fieldmuseum.org/undergroundadventure/teachers/mud_shake.shtml
http://www.fao.org/3/AC172E/AC172E04.htm
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/soils/ref/?cid=nrcs142p2_054253#soil_texture
https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2018-01-31-does-sand-improve-clay-soil-drainage

Image Sources:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Silt_at_Boyers_Chute.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Former_St_Michaels_oval_covered_in_silt_from_the_flooding.jpg