Mr. Pierre's SCIENCE (Grade 6)

Week 35 (Soil)

Learning objective = Students learn the two agents of weathering, mechanical and chemical weathering, and how these and other processes contribute to the formation of soil.

Resource 1 = https://studyjams.scholastic.com/jams/science/rocks-minerals-landforms/weathering-and-erosion.htm?authuser=0

Soil Makers | Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 Preschool Teaching and Lesson ResourcesIn this video, watch as children become scientists who study soil, or pedologists. See the Activity Guide

Soil | Science Trek | Grades K-2, 3-5 Science Teaching and Lesson ResourcesSoil is the top layer of the Earth. Without soil, there would be no life on our planet. There is a lot more to the study of soil than just dirt. On this Science Trek, we explore how soil is formed, how soil helps us sustain life, and how scientists and students study soil.

What Is Soil? | Grades K-2 Science Teaching and Lesson ResourcesExplore soil and how soil types vary when found in different landscapes on Earth’s surface in this video created by NASA eClips and WGBH. Use the video to observe soils found in different landscape environments and describe why this natural resource is essential to life on Earth.

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