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Properties of Soil: Original Lesson Plan

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This lesson is an investigation of soil properties, particularly texture, color and space for air and water. Student inspect soil samples found in their locale, perform several tests to determine different properties, and involves a field-site investigation of soil detailed in individual science journals.

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soil texture, soil

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soil properties, soil texture, science
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Grade
3rd - 4th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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