Introduction to Soil Grade Level: 8th - 9thSubject: Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural ResourcesDuration: 50 minutesDOK Level: 2SAMR Level: Substitution Indiana Standard: IAFNR-4.3 Identify the physical qualities of the soil that determine its use Objective: Students can define the term soil Students are able to identify and describe the 3 major types of soil Students will be able to understand how soil is formed and its effects on soil properties. Essential Question: What is soil?Procedure: Have students write down their definition of soilHave two glass jars filled with soil setting on the table. One jar should be labeled “soil” and the other should be labeled “dirt”. Ask the students to describe the difference between the contents of the two jars. Give the presentation Concepts_SoilStop at slide 10 and show the video Soil Formation Part 1Continue the presentationStop at slide 17 and show the video Soil Formation Part 2Continue the presentationStop at slide 20. Have students complete the soil textures of the given samplesContinue the presentation / wrap upProduct or Assessment: Students will be evaluated in class. Set out three different types of soil and allow students to determine the major soil texture of each sample. Each correct answer will be worth 5 points.
- Subject:
- Agriculture
- Material Type:
- Lesson Plan
- Author:
- Macon Beck
- Date Added:
- 07/13/2017