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Investigate and document the properties of particle size, shape, texture, and color and the components of different types of soils such as topsoil, clay, and sand.
Grade 1 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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propertiesparticle sizeshapetexturecolorcomponentstypes of soilstopsoilclaysand
Skills
- investigate (properties of particle size, shape, texture, color in soils) #dok2
- document (properties of soils including topsoil, clay, sand) #dok2
- compare (different types of soils by their components and properties) #dok2
- observe (physical characteristics of soil samples) #dok1
Learning Targets
- I can observe properties of different soil samples, such as color and texture. #dok1
- I can identify the particle size, shape, texture, and color in soil samples. #dok1
- I can investigate the components of different soils, including topsoil, clay, and sand. #dok2
- I can document observations about soil properties using words, pictures, and data. #dok2
- I can compare types of soils based on their observable properties and components. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Soil is made up of different materials that have unique properties, such as color, texture, and particle size.
- Investigating and comparing the properties of various soils helps us understand their usefulness and role in nature.
Essential Questions
- What properties can we observe in different types of soil?
- How can we tell one type of soil from another using our observations?
- Why might the properties of soil, like texture or color, be important for living things?
- What tools can help us investigate and compare different soils?
- What did you notice about the differences between topsoil, clay, and sand?