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What type of soil holds in moisture the best? Find out with a guided-inquiry based lesson in which scholars investigate three types of soil—sand, clay, and silt—and the ability of each to retain waiter for plant growth. Learners graph their observations and present their conclusions to the class.
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- To save time and money, send a letter home to parents and guardians asking for material donations
- Extend the learning process by observing the life cycle of the plants that grow from the soil tested
Classroom Considerations
- The resource is the last of 14 in a series of STEM lesson plans
Pros
- The lesson is clear and written in detail
- Modifications are provided throughout the lesson
- Notes from the author offer advice to successfully implement the lesson
Cons
- The rubric's font is on the small side
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