Breckyn Wilson

Different Soil Types

Content Area: ScienceGrade Level: Second GradeSummary: The purpose of this instructional PowerPoint is for the students to interactively learn about the variety of soil types. Learning Objectives: Given a soil type, the students will be able to distinguish which soil it is, with 100 percent accuracy. Content Standards:

GLE 0207.7.1 Compare and record the components of a variety of soil types

0207.7.1 Sort, analyze, and compare a components of a variety of soil types. Accomplishment: Develop a knowledge of the different soil types and be able to distinguish between the different soil types.

Different Soil Types

• Sandy Soil: Dry and Gritty. Do not hold a lot of water and are not good for gardening. • Clay Soil: Holds a lot of water and

drain well• Loamy: Perfect mix of sandy and

clay. Great for growing plants!

Examples ClaySand

Loamy

Which Soil Am I?

I hold a lot of water!

A. LoamyB. SandyC. Clay

C. Clay!

Remember: Sandy Soil does not hold waterand loamy is a perfect mixture of both!

Which Soil am I?

I'm perfect for growing plants!

A. SandyB. LoamyC. Clay

B. Loamy

Remember: Sandy Soil and clay soil separately are not good for good for growing plants

Which Soil Am I?

I cannot hold water so I'm really dry!

A. LoamyB. SandyC. Clay

B. Sandy

Remember: Sandy soil is very dry and therefore not good for growing plants!

Which Soil am I?

Fruits and Veggies Love These Two Soil Types!

A. CLAY AND SANDYB. SANDY AND LOAMYC. LOAMY AND CLAYD. NONE OF THE ABOVE

C. Loamy and Clay

Remember: Both loamy and clay soils have a lot of minerals that plants use as food!

You now know the different soil types!!