Lesson Plan

Soil Composition & Discovery

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Organic or mineral? How does the matter matter? Second graders use their knowledge of the rock cycle to label the different components in garden soil.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • If a school garden is not available for the activity, create learning stations in the classroom and stock them with samples gathered from a variety of sources
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  • Included in the packet are a materials list, detailed directions for the activities, and a link to additional online resources
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