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Soil Composition & Discovery Lesson PlanSoil Composition & Discovery Lesson Plan
Publisher
Education Outside
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Grade
2nd
Subjects
Science
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Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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Technology
Scientific Equipment
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Year
2012
Lesson Plan

Soil Composition & Discovery

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Organic or mineral? How does the matter matter? Second graders use their knowledge of the rock cycle to label the different components in garden soil.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

composting, the rock cycle

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • If a school garden is not available for the activity, create learning stations in the classroom and stock them with samples gathered from a variety of sources

Pros

  • Included in the packet are a materials list, detailed directions for the activities, and a link to additional online resources

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.2.1.a SL.2.2

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