plants and soil
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Plants and Soil. A STEM unit. Science Core Objective. STANDARD III: Students will understand the basic properties of rocks, the processes involved in the formation of soils, and the needs of plants provided by soil . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Plants and Soil
A STEM unit
Science Core Objective
• STANDARD III: Students will understand the basic properties of rocks, the processes involved in the formation of soils, and the needs of plants provided by soil.
Objective 3: Observe the basic components of soil and relate the components to plant growth.
d. Explain how plants may help control the erosion of soil.
Science ILOs
1. Use Science Process and Thinking Skillsa. Observe simple objects and patterns and report their
observations.b. Make simple predictions and inferences based upon
observations.c. Compare things and events.d. Conduct a simple investigation when given directions.e. Use observations to construct a reasonable
explanation.
Engineering/Technology
• Soil Engineer• Geotechnical Engineer
What is soil?
What does soil do for plants?
What do plants do for soil?
What happens when soil loses it’s plant cover?
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And looks like this?
Can humans help repair soil once it is damaged?
Before it ends up in the basement?
Or in the yard.