Soil may seem flat, but it has dimension. A quick video lesson walks learners through the different dimensions of a sample of soil. Beginning with the linear measurements, the instruction describes the area and volume calculations as well as what they represent. 

Concepts

3-d, dimensions, area, volume, linear

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Follow the video with practice measuring and calculating area and volume
• Post to a class website as a reference on area and volume

Classroom Considerations

• Expects a basic understanding of measurement

Pros

• Emphasizes scientific vocabulary throughout
• Uses imagery to help explain the concepts

Cons

• None