Soil

=Soil= Goal 2: The learner will make observations and use student-made rules to build an understanding of solid earth materials.** 2.03 Observe the various components that combine to make soil. [|Soiled Again] 2.04 Compare the components of soil samples from different palces. 2.05 Explore where useful earth materials are found and how they are used. __**Third Grade**__ Goal 2: The learner will conduct investigations to build understanding of soil properties. 2.01 Observe and describe the properties of soil: color, texture and capacity to hold water. [|Soil and Agriculture] United Streaming 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. [|Soiled Again] [|Mud Pies] United Streaming 2.04 Identify the basic components of soil: sand, clay and humus. 2.05 Determine how composting can be used to recycle discarded plant and animal material. [|Dying and Decay] United Streaming 2.06 Determine the relationship between heat and decaying palnt matter in a compost pile.
 * __First Grade__