Lesson Starter Write down the meaning of the word BIOME Give an example and brief description of one of the world’s biomes.
Learning Intention To test the pH of different soil samples To identify the plant which grows BEST in each sample
Soil pH Rhubarb Cranberries A B C Geranium
What do I know? Cranberries grow best in ACIDIC conditions Rhubarb grows best in NEUTRAL conditions Purple Germaniums grow best in ALKALINE conditions
Experiment- Page 4 Apparatus 2 x beakers Universal indicator 3 x filter paper Funnel Instructions Add 50 mls of water into a beaker Add one spatula of soil A into the water and stir Filter the sample into the other beaker Add universal indicator and record results Decide which plant would grow best in the sample Repeat for sample B and C
Conclusion Soil Sample Colour pH Acid/Alkali/Neutral Plant which grows best A B C
Conclusion Soil Sample Colour pH Acid/Alkali/Neutral Plant which grows best A Greeny/blue 8 Alkali Purple Germanium B Green 7 Neutral Rhubarb C Yellow/Orange 3 Acid Cranberries