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InteGreat Science: Soil Properties and Weathering



Activity 1: The Four Major Components of Soil

Complete this Soil: Fill In the Blank worksheet. Use the Great Escapewebsite link to find the answers.


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Activity 2: Bill Nye--Soil Video

Directions: Write four or five interesting facts given in this video in your science journal. Be sure to date your science journal.

http://infohiocat.infohio.org/web2/tramp2.exe/see_record/A1snr5av.001?server=curic&item=15&item_source=curic

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Activity 3: Soil Layers

  • Get a blank soil diagram from the back table and label the parts of the diagram.

  • After labeling the diagram, cut it out and glue it into your science journal.

  • Write one fact about each of the layers in your science journal.

  • Visit the Butler County Soil and Water--Layers of Soil link to find some facts.

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Soil Layers (dmtcalaska.org)



Activity 4: Soil Texture and Color


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Activity 5: Weathering and Erosion


After viewing the three links below...

  • In your science journal, write today's date and Activity 5 at the top.

  • Write 4-5 facts that you learned.

  • Write 2 questions you might have.


Weathering Video



National Geographic Weathering Photos

http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngexplorer/pioneer/0610/articles/mainarticle.html


Video: Erosion in Hawaii

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/lessons/breaking-it-down/video-segments-violent-hawaii/1702/