3.SCI.10.B
Investigate and explain how soils such as sand and clay are formed by weathering of rock and by decomposition of plant and animal remains.
Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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soilssandclayweatheringrockdecompositionplant remainsanimal remains
Skills
- investigate (formation of soils such as sand and clay) #dok2
- explain (how soils are formed by weathering of rock and decomposition) #dok2
- describe (processes that form soils such as sand and clay) #dok2
- analyze (evidence of soil formation through observation or investigation) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can describe how soils such as sand and clay are formed by weathering and decomposition. #dok2
- I can investigate the formation of soils including sand and clay. #dok2
- I can explain the roles that weathering of rock and decomposition of plant and animal remains play in soil formation. #dok2
- I can analyze evidence collected from investigations about soil formation. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Soils like sand and clay are created through natural processes such as weathering of rocks and decomposition of organic material.
- Understanding how soil is formed helps us recognize the importance of Earth's changing environments and cycles.
Essential Questions
- What are the processes that form different types of soils such as sand and clay?
- How does weathering of rock contribute to the formation of soil?
- What is the role of decomposition of plant and animal remains in soil formation?
- How can we observe and investigate the process of soil formation in our environment?
- Why is it important to understand where soils come from?