Areas of Focus within The Soil Science and Ice Ages Unit: Importance of Soil, Weathering, Types of Mechanical Weathering, Types of Chemical Weathering,

Areas of Focus within The Soil Science and Ice Ages Unit: Importance of Soil, Weathering, Types of Mechanical Weathering, Types of Chemical Weathering, Surface Area and Weathering, Mass Movement of Earthen Materials, Soil, Soil Color, Particle Size, Soil Porosity and Permeability, Soil Horizons, Soil Conservation, The Dust Bowl, Erosion, Deposition, Soil Conservation Measures, Glaciers, Types of Glaciers, Ice Ages, Causes of Ice Ages, Paleoecology, Glacial Landforms. Full Unit at… http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Soil_and_Glaciers_Unit.htmlhttp://sciencepowerpoint.com/Soil_and_Glaciers_Unit.html

This PowerPoint is one small part of my Weathering, Soil Science, Soil Conservation, Ice Ages, and Glaciers Unit. A Four Part 2,500+ Slide PowerPoint full of engaging activities, critical class notes, review opportunities, question, answers, follow along worksheets, games, and much more. 12 Page bundled homework that chronologically follows the slideshow for nightly review. Modified version provided as well as answer keys. 11 pages of unit notes with visuals for students and support professionals 3 PowerPoint Review Games with Answer Keys Rubrics, videos, templates, materials list, First Day PowerPoint, guide, and much more. http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Soil_and_Glaciers_Unit.html

-Please make notes legible and use indentations when appropriate. -Example of indent. -Skip a line between topics -Don’t skip pages -Make visuals clear and well drawn. Ice Wedging Mechanical Weathering

RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very important and should be recorded in your science journal. BLACK SLIDE: Pay attention, follow directions, complete projects as described and answer required questions neatly. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Soil Science Available Sheet that follows slideshow.

Head of a Nematode (roundworms) Trillions are in the soil of your backyard.

Without these organisms and organic matter plants would not grow. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Well written description of how important soil is… http://www.snh.org.uk/publications/on-line/livinglandscapes/soils/important.asp http://www.snh.org.uk/publications/on-line/livinglandscapes/soils/important.asp

Color is very important to a soil scientist. –Color helps to tell what the soil is made of and therefore its health.

Color is very important to a soil scientist. –Color helps to tell what the soil is made of and therefore its health. Hue: The specific color Value: the lightness or darkness of color Chroma the light intensity Written: Hue Value / Chroma 4 YR 6/3

Color is very important to a soil scientist. –Color helps to tell what the soil is made of and therefore its health. Hue: The specific color Value: the lightness or darkness of color Chroma the light intensity Written: Hue Value / Chroma 4 YR 6/3 What is the best Hue Value / Chroma of this soil sample?

Color is very important to a soil scientist. –Color helps to tell what the soil is made of and therefore its health. Hue: The specific color Value: the lightness or darkness of color Chroma the light intensity Written: Hue Value / Chroma 4 YR 6/3 D? What is the best Hue Value / Chroma of this soil sample?

Color is very important to a soil scientist. –Color helps to tell what the soil is made of and therefore its health. Hue: The specific color Value: the lightness or darkness of color Chroma the light intensity Written: Hue Value / Chroma 4 YR 6/3 What is the best Hue Value / Chroma of this soil sample?

Color is very important to a soil scientist. –Color helps to tell what the soil is made of and therefore its health. Hue: The specific color Value: the lightness or darkness of color Chroma the light intensity Written: Hue Value / Chroma 4 YR 6/3 What is the best Hue Value / Chroma of this soil sample? Maybe D?

If soil is black If soil is black Lots of organic matter (carbon). Lots of organic matter (carbon). May be poorly drained. May be poorly drained. Usually fertile. Usually fertile. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Very light browns, whites, orange, red, yellow. Very light browns, whites, orange, red, yellow. Many compounds present, Iron, Manganese, Sulfur. Many compounds present, Iron, Manganese, Sulfur. High in salt. High in salt. Not as healthy. Not as healthy. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Activity! Identifying soil based on color –Observe each sample. –Create a smear on journal. –Describe the color of the smear and make an inference into the health of the soil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which soil sample below will grow plants better? Sample A Sample B Sample C Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Learn more about soil color and much more at… http://soils.missouri.edu/tutorial/page7.asp http://soils.missouri.edu/tutorial/page7.asp

Or increase traction on ice.

Soil Science Available Sheet that follows slideshow.

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Boulder 25+ cm

Cobble 6-25 cm

Boulder 25+ cm Cobble 6-25 cm

Silt Clay Dust

Cobble (6-25 cm)Cobble (6-25 cm)

Gravel (2cm-7.5cm)Gravel (2cm-7.5cm)

Very Fine SandVery Fine Sand

Silt (.05 mm -.002mm)Silt (.05 mm -.002mm)

Clay (less than.002mm)Clay (less than.002mm)

Dust – (Into micrometers)Dust – (Into micrometers)

Areas of Focus within The Soil Science and Ice Ages Unit: Importance of Soil, Weathering, Types of Mechanical Weathering, Types of Chemical Weathering, Surface Area and Weathering, Mass Movement of Earthen Materials, Soil, Soil Color, Particle Size, Soil Porosity and Permeability, Soil Horizons, Soil Conservation, The Dust Bowl, Erosion, Deposition, Soil Conservation Measures, Glaciers, Types of Glaciers, Ice Ages, Causes of Ice Ages, Paleoecology, Glacial Landforms. Full Unit at… http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Soil_and_Glaciers_Unit.htmlhttp://sciencepowerpoint.com/Soil_and_Glaciers_Unit.html

This PowerPoint is one small part of my Weathering, Soil Science, Soil Conservation, Ice Ages, and Glaciers Unit. A Four Part 2,500+ Slide PowerPoint full of engaging activities, critical class notes, review opportunities, question, answers, follow along worksheets, games, and much more. 12 Page bundled homework that chronologically follows the slideshow for nightly review. Modified version provided as well as answer keys. 11 pages of unit notes with visuals for students and support professionals 3 PowerPoint Review Games with Answer Keys Rubrics, videos, templates, materials list, First Day PowerPoint, guide, and much more. http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Soil_and_Glaciers_Unit.html

Please visit the links below to learn more about each of the units in this curriculum –These units take me about four years to complete with my students in grades 5-10. Earth Science UnitsExtended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide Geology Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Geology_Unit.html Astronomy Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Astronomy_Unit.html Weather and Climate Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Weather_Climate_Unit.html Soil Science, Weathering, More http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Soil_and_Glaciers_Unit.html Water Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Water_Molecule_Unit.html Rivers Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/River_and_Water_Quality_Unit.html = Easier = More Difficult = Most Difficult 5 th – 7 th grade 6 th – 8 th grade 8 th – 10 th grade

Physical Science UnitsExtended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide Science Skills Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Science_Introduction_Lab_Safety_Metric_Methods. html Motion and Machines Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Newtons_Laws_Motion_Machines_Unit.html Matter, Energy, Envs. Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Energy_Topics_Unit.html Atoms and Periodic Table Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Atoms_Periodic_Table_of_Elements_Unit.html Life Science UnitsExtended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide Human Body / Health Topics http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Human_Body_Systems_and_Health_Topics_Unit.html DNA and Genetics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/DNA_Genetics_Unit.html Cell Biology Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Cellular_Biology_Unit.html Infectious Diseases Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Infectious_Diseases_Unit.html Taxonomy and Classification Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Taxonomy_Classification_Unit.html Evolution / Natural Selection Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Evolution_Natural_Selection_Unit.html Botany Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Plant_Botany_Unit.html Ecology Feeding Levels Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Feeding_Levels_Unit.htm Ecology Interactions Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Interactions_Unit.html Ecology Abiotic Factors Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Abiotic_Factors_Unit.html

The entire four year curriculum can be found at... http://sciencepowerpoint.com/ Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Thank you for your interest in this curriculum. http://sciencepowerpoint.com/ Sincerely, Ryan Murphy M.Ed www.sciencepowerpoint@gmail.com

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