1. Word cloud
120 seconds
What are the three main types of soil?
2. Slide
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Soil is made up of minerals, organic matter, water, and air. Soil can be divided into three main types: sand, silt, and clay. The type of soil influences how plants grow and the types of plants that can grow in the soil.
Types of Soil
3. Slide
60 seconds
Soil Type: Soil type is the makeup of the soil, determined by the different types of particles that make up the soil. It can be composed of sand, silt, clay, or organic matter. Soil Texture: Soil texture is the size of the particles in the soil, such as sand, silt, and clay. It affects how easily water and air can move through the soil. Soil Structure: Soil structure is the arrangement of the soil particles. It affects how easily water and air can move through the soil and how easy it is for the roots of plants to grow.
Concepts:
4. Slide
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Different types of soil can exist in the same area, and they can even be mixed together to create new soils. Soil is made up of particles from rocks and minerals, and can also contain organic matter like decaying plants and animals. Soil can move from place to place due to wind, water, and mechanical forces like plants, animals, and humans.
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5. Open question
300 seconds
What are the main types of soil?
6. Open question
300 seconds
How is soil formed?
7. Open question
300 seconds
What kind of soil do you think would be best for growing plants in?
8. Open question
300 seconds
What would be the consequences for plants if the wrong kind of soil was used?
9. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a unicorn with a jetpack flying over a rainbow
10. Drawings
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Question: What are the three types of soil? Clues: • Soil is made of minerals, rocks, water, air and organic matter. • Soil can be divided into three main categories based on texture and composition. • Sand, silt and clay are the three components of soil. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. In pairs, draw a picture of each type of soil. B. Describe the properties of each type of soil and explain why they are important.
11. Poll
60 seconds
Which type of soil is good for growing crops?
- Sandy soil
- Loamy soil
- Clay soil
12. Poll
60 seconds
What is the texture of sandy soil?
- Gritty
- Smooth
13. Poll
60 seconds
Which type of soil is best for building houses and roads?
- Silty Soil
- Clayey Soil
14. Poll
60 seconds
What kind of plants grow best in loamy soils?
- Cactus only
- All kinds of plants
15. Poll
60 seconds
Which type of soils can hold water for a long time?
- Sandy soils
- Clay soils
16. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are the three main types of soil?
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