1. Word cloud
120 seconds
Name one type of soil in just a few words?
2. Slide
60 seconds
Soil is composed of minerals, organic matter, water, and air. The three main types of soil are clay, silt, and sand. Soil type affects how well plants can grow in it.
Types of Soil
3. Slide
60 seconds
Soil Texture: refers to the size of the particles that make up the soil. It is usually categorized as sandy, silty, or clayey. Soil Structure: refers to how the individual particles of soil are grouped together into larger clumps or aggregates. Soil pH: refers to the acidity or alkalinity of a soil. It is measured on a scale of 0-14, with 7 being neutral.
Concepts:
4. Slide
60 seconds
Some types of soil are so small that they can only be seen under a microscope. Soil is made up of both organic and inorganic matter. Soil is an important part of the global carbon cycle as it stores more carbon than the atmosphere and vegetation combined.
Did you know?
5. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: Q: Name one type of soil and explain how it is different from other types of soil.
6. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is the difference between sandy soil and loamy soil?
7. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw an elephant in heels and a ballerina tutu
8. Poll
60 seconds
What type of soil is best for growing plants?
- Loamy Soil
- Sandy Soil
- Clay Soil
9. Poll
60 seconds
Which type of soil has the smallest particles?
- Clay Soil
- Loamy Soil
- Sandy Soil
10. Poll
60 seconds
What type of soil is found in desert areas?
- Sandy soil
- Clayey soil
11. Poll
60 seconds
Which type of soil retains water the best?
- Clayey soils
- Sandy soils
- Loamy soils
12. Poll
60 seconds
Which type of soil is not good for growing plants because it hinders root growth?
- Compacted soil
- Loose sandy soil
Suggested content
Made with ❤️ from Norway