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ORC Resource Number #5254
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Soil Profile
Promising Practice
PROFESSIONAL COMMENTARY

Students explore the components of soil in this promising practice lesson. Activities include creating a soil profile, and examining soil texture and water holding capacity. The extensions should be completed so that students have a greater opportunity to explore soils. (author/ts)

OHIO STANDARDS
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Science Academic Content Standards
Earth and Space Sciences
NATIONAL STANDARDS
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National Science Education Standards
Earth and Space Science
RESOURCE TYPE
Instructional Resource
PRACTICE LEVEL
Promising Practice
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT
Grades 3–5
TOPICS
Science --
Earth and Space Science;
Earth Systems;
Rocks, Minerals, Soil;
KEYWORDS
soil texture;
soil profile;
topsoil;
subsoil;
bedrock;
sand;
silt;
clay
Publisher: Utah Education Network
Author: Utah LessonPlans