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Measuring Permeability of Soil, Sand and Gravel Lesson PlanMeasuring Permeability of Soil, Sand and Gravel Lesson Plan
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Measuring Permeability of Soil, Sand and Gravel

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Students investigate the different materials in their environment.  In this geology instructional activity, students collaborate in groups to examine the differences in sand, soil and gravel.  Students utilize a magnifying glass or microscope and record their scientific observations.

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making observations, the scientific method, microscopes, sand

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microscope, sand, scientific observations, soil and gravel, science
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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