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An interesting lesson on different types of soils is here for you. In it, learners discuss what soil is, and consider three piles of soil - clay, sand, and loam. During the rest of the lesson, third graders discover all sorts of interesting facts about soil: how it is made, what it is used for, and how each type of soil is best for certain applications.

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geology, soil

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geology, soils, Earth Science, science
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Grade
3rd
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Science
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Duration
2 hrs
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Collaborative Learning
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