Goal 2: The learner will conduct investigations to build understanding of soil properties.

2.01) Observe and describe the properties of soil: Color, Texture, Capacity to hold water.
2.02) Investigate and observe that different soils absorb water at different rates.
2.03) Determine the ability of soil to support the growth of many plants, including those important to our food supply.
2.04) Identify the basic components of soil: Sand, Clay, Humus.
2.05) Determine how composting can be used to recycle discarded plant and animal material.
2.06) Determine the relationship between heat and decaying plant matter in a compost pile.

2.01

Observe and describe the properties of soil: Color, Texture, Capacity to hold water.

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2.02

Investigate and observe that different soils absorb water at different rates.

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2.03

Determine the ability of soil to support the growth of many plants, including those important to our food supply.

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2.04

Identify the basic components of soil: Sand, Clay, Humus.

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2.05

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