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    This lesson plan outlines a 2-hour science class for 4th grade students on types of soil. Students will view a video identifying three main types of soil - clay, sand, and loam - and their characteristics. They will then discuss the different soils and do a hands-on experiment, planting seeds in each soil type and observing plant growth. Finally, students will be evaluated based on which plant grows fastest and their ability to explain why.

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    This lesson plan outlines a 2-hour science class for 4th grade students on types of soil. Students will view a video identifying three main types of soil - clay, sand, and loam - and their characteristics. They will then discuss the different soils and do a hands-on experiment, planting seeds in each soil type and observing plant growth. Finally, students will be evaluated based on which plant grows fastest and their ability to explain why.

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    This lesson plan outlines a 2-hour science class for 4th grade students on types of soil. Students will view a video identifying three main types of soil - clay, sand, and loam - and their characteristics. They will then discuss the different soils and do a hands-on experiment, planting seeds in each soil type and observing plant growth. Finally, students will be evaluated based on which plant grows fastest and their ability to explain why.

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    Soil Lesson Plan

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    Jahwauni Southwell
    This lesson plan outlines a 2-hour science class for 4th grade students on types of soil. Students will view a video identifying three main types of soil - clay, sand, and loam - and their characteristics. They will then discuss the different soils and do a hands-on experiment, planting seeds in each soil type and observing plant growth. Finally, students will be evaluated based on which plant grows fastest and their ability to explain why.

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    The key takeaways are that there are three main types of soil - clay, sand, and loam. Clay soil has very fine particles and doesn't allow water to pass through easily. Sand soil has large particles and allows water to pass through easily. Loam is a mixture of sand and clay.

    The three main types of soil mentioned are clay, sand, and loam.

    Clay soil has very fine particles and doesn't allow water to pass through easily. Sand soil has large particles and allows water to pass through easily. Loam is the darkest soil and is a mixture of sand and clay.

    Lesson Plan Template

    Date: ___ February, 2017


    Class: Grade 4
    Subject: Science Topic: Soils: Types of Soil
    Time: 8:30-10:30 Duration: 2 hrs.

    1. Specific Objective: Students will be able to


    After viewing a video on Types of Soils: state what are the three types
    of soil.
    State the characteristics of the three types of soils.
    Identify the features of the three types of soils.
    Show an appreciation for rocks and soils by fulfilling an experiment.

    2. Previous Knowledge/skill
    Students should be aware that rocks play an important role in the
    formation of soil.

    3. Resources/Materials
    Soil samples of the three types
    Plastic bags
    Gloves
    Water
    Funnel
    Containers
    Seeds
    Projector and video

    References:

    Types of Soil - Clay ,Sandy , Loam -Activity & Quiz

    Types of Soil - Clay ,Sandy , Loam -Activity & Quiz. (2017). YouTube. Retrieved 1
    February 2017, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uS7zfeK4OTQ
    4. Content: Major understanding/
    concepts/facts/principals/rules/generalisations

    The three main types of soil are Clay, Sand and


    Cla
    loam.
    y
    is
    Loam is the darkest soil. It is a mixture of sand and
    clay.
    soil made from very fine particles. It doesnt allow water to pass
    through easily.

    Sand has big particles and water can pass through easily.

    5. Teaching strategies/methods
    Integrating Technology: Video Presentation, Whole class Discussion,
    Project based Learning, Hands on Manipulative

    6. Key questions
    What is Soil?
    How many types of soil did you identify in the video?
    Do you know what each soil entails?

    7. Introduction:
    Students will view a Video Presentation on Types of soils.
    Students will state what is types of soils were identified.

    8. Development/Procedure

    Step 1. Discussion

    After the video presentation, teacher will have an oral discussion based on the
    findings the students observed in the video and what new information they
    gathered.
    Step 2. Definition and explanation

    Definition of terms and characteristics of terms will be given also.

    Step 3. Experimentation
    Students will Observe plant growth rate in different soil types and record findings
    and fill out and activity sheet.
    9. Closure
    Teacher will let 2 students recap the lesson and say what they have learned.

    10. Students Evaluation/Assessment


    Plant 3 separate plants with each plant planted with a different soil type. Observe for
    3-4 weeks and record which plant grows the fastest and state why.

    11. Follow-up
    Students will be given a revision exercise to see how much they remember about soil.

    12. Teachers Evaluation

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