https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719 en-us 2018-06-05 16:04:01 UTC 2025-11-10 04:59:21 UTC hello@padlet.com bubbiemims https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/265679298 Soil forms on earth’s surface where plants grow. Soil consists of rocks, sand, clay, dead plants, animal remains, and fungi. 


]]> 2018-06-05 16:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/265679298 bubbiemims https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/265690405 There are four types of soil – clay, silt, sand, and loam. The most important properties of soil is texture because texture is a measure of whether the soil is more like sand, silt, clay, or loam

]]> 2018-06-05 16:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/265690405 bubbiemims https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/265692688 -The largest particle found in soil
-When you rub it, it feels rough and gritty. 
-Does not contain many nutrients
-Good for providing drainage]]> 2018-06-05 17:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/265692688 bubbiemims https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/265692876 -Smooth to the touch 
-When you roll it between your fingers, dirt is left on your skin.
-Retains water longer
-Fairly fertile 
-Cold and drains poorly]]> 2018-06-05 17:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/265692876 bubbiemims https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/265694323 -Smallest particles found in soil
-Good water storage 
-Sticky when wet, smooth when dry 
-Rich in plant food for better growth
-In the summer, it could turn hard and compact ]]> 2018-06-05 17:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/265694323 bubbiemims https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/265694726 -Contains a good mix of the three soil material – silt, sand, and clay
-The best soil for growing plants
-Dark color, soft, dry, and crumbly 
-Has a tight hold on water but drains well]]> 2018-06-05 17:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/265694726 bubbiemims https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/265695323 It can take up to a 1000 years for an inch of soil to form. Soil is formed from the weathering of rocks. Rock is broken up by ice, frost, wind, and water.   

]]> 2018-06-05 17:09:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/265695323 bubbiemims https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/265712815 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgqea0E2eAY ]]> 2018-06-05 18:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/265712815 bubbiemims https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/265722822 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QDy-f6eZZWSRBTceDz-qBtTvY2w2LAL6h9vNToQHHXw/edit?usp=sharing ]]> 2018-06-05 19:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/265722822 bubbiemims https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/266349661 This students handout offers a scenario related to the topic and three components (higher order thinking questions)students must answer-Claim, Evidence, Reasoning. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sY06t3bRBWfA9YeKU3dFnlovIyQ6hgMUYxkVcBMXvis/edit#slide=id.p3 ]]> 2018-06-08 17:39:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/266349661 bubbiemims https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/266357645 1.) What are physical properties and why are they important when observing soil?
2.) What soil would be best for a plant’s survival? 
3.) Why do you think it is important to look at the soil before building large houses on a plot of land?
4.) If you were going to plant a garden, flowers and vegetables would you choose to plant? Identify three properties of soil that your garden would need to grow well.]]> 2018-06-08 18:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/266357645 bubbiemims https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/266358266 The students will read the reading passage about properties of soil and answer the questions for a better understanding of the content. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G6kmG2inDB1gMQao-RZRs9ldyvHyyb8K/view?usp=sharing]]> 2018-06-08 18:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bubbiemims/6tvhl2b8x719/wish/266358266