Breckyn Wilson

Content Area: Science Grade Level: Second Grade Summary: 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 Compare and record the components of a variety of soil types 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!

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Which Soil Am I?

Remember: Sandy Soil does not hold water and loamy is a perfect mixture of both! 

Which Soil am I?

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

Which Soil Am I?

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

Which Soil am I?

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

You now know the different soil types!!