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Soil Composition

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Young scholars examine soil. In this soil composition instructional activity students participate in soil sedimentation and filtration activities. The young scholars discuss what non-living and living things are in soil and why it is so important.

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soil composition, soil, soil types, organic material, sediment

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humus layer, mineral soil, organic matter, plants, sediment, soil composition, soil types, science
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Grade
2nd - 4th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Year
2004
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