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The document outlines a classroom activity where students are divided into three groups to collect and analyze soil samples. Each group has a specific task related to identifying and demonstrating different types of soil through role-playing, discussion, or drawing. It emphasizes the importance of understanding soil types for effective gardening and land management.

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types of soil

The document outlines a classroom activity where students are divided into three groups to collect and analyze soil samples. Each group has a specific task related to identifying and demonstrating different types of soil through role-playing, discussion, or drawing. It emphasizes the importance of understanding soil types for effective gardening and land management.

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Direction: Arrange scrambled letters and trace them with the

correct answer
The class will be divided into three groups. Each group will perform the given task.

Directions:
 Be with your group all the time and stay in your assigned area in the school for 20
minutes.
 Collect three samples of soil in your area and place each on separate
cups/containers.
 Label each sample with a, b, c. Scoop at least two tablespoons of soil from each
sample.
 Place each sample on a separate bond paper. Using a hand lens and a Popsicle stick,
observe each sample.
 Write your observations in your science notebook using the table below and write
the same on the manila paper for posting and reporting in the class.
 Present a yell before doing your report.
Each group will be provided a table for them to be guided

Soil Characteristics Answer


A.
B.
C.
 Group 1- Lights Camera Action
(Identify/Demonstrate types of soil through Role playing)
 Group 2-I am the Reporter
(Identify/Demonstrate types of soil through discussion/presentation
 Group 3-Draw me
(Identify/Demonstrate types of soil through drawing)

a. What types of soil in soil sample labeled A?


b. What types of soil in soil sample labeled B?
c. What types of soil in soil sample labeled C?
Observe the pictures below:
Each group will be provided a table for them to be guided

Soil Characteristics Answer


A.
B.
C.
 Group 1- Lights Camera Action
(Identify/Demonstrate types of soil through Role playing)
 Group 2-I am the Reporter
(Identify/Demonstrate types of soil through discussion/presentation
 Group 3-Draw me
(Identify/Demonstrate types of soil through drawing)

a. What types of soil in soil sample labeled A?


b. What types of soil in soil sample labeled B?
c. What types of soil in soil sample labeled C?
Soil
Soil is the foundation of our ecosystems, supporting plant growth and
maintaining a healthy environment. Understanding the different soil types and
their characteristics is crucial for effective land management, gardening, and
agricultural practices.

Soil covers most of the land part of


the earth.
Sandy Soil
Characteristics Uses Amendments
Sandy soil is Sandy soil is To improve sandy
coarse-textured, suitable for drought- soil, add organic
well-drained, and tolerant plants, as it matter like
low in nutrients. retains less compost or peat
It has large moisture. It's often moss to increase
particles that used for lawns, water-holding
allow water to vegetable gardens, capacity and
easily percolate and landscaping. nutrient content.
through.
Clay Soil

1 Characteristics 2 Challenges
Clay soil is dense, heavy, Clay soil can be
and slow-draining. It has difficult to work
small, tightly packed with, as it can
particles that can become become sticky
waterlogged and when wet and hard
compacted. when dry.
3 Amendments
Adding organic matter like compost or perlite can
improve the structure and drainage of clay soil.
Loam Soil

Ideal Composition Characteristics Benefits


Loamy soil is a Loamy soil is Loamy soil
balanced loose, retains moisture
mixture of sand, crumbly, and well, while still
silt, and clay, easy to work allowing for
creating a with, making good air
nutrient-rich and it ideal for a circulation and
well-draining wide range of root growth.
medium. plants.
Conclusion and Key Takeaways
Understand Soil Types Choose Suitable Plants
Recognize the unique characteristics of Select plants that are well-suited to the
different soil types and how they impact soil type in your garden or landscape to
plant growth and gardening practices. ensure their optimal growth and health.

1 2 3

Amend Soil Accordingly


Improve soil quality by adding
appropriate amendments, such as
organic matter or lime, to address
specific deficiencies.
Direction: Identify the types of soil based on the given pictures and its
characteristics. Choose your answer inside the box. ¼ sheet of paper.
Clay Loam Sand
Assignment:

Advanced study on the different layers of the


soil.

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