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Types by Texture: Soil Isn't a Dirty Word

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Second graders experiment with different types of soil to find the texture. In this types of soil experiment, shake a jar of soil and water and record the settling of the soil. Students record again after 3-4 hours and note the level of silt. After a few days students observe again and then have student measure the textures using the texture triangle. Discuss student observations about the soil.

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Grade
2nd
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning