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Understanding Soil Types and Erosion: Soil Shake-Up Investigation

Students investigate sand, silt, and clay by observing texture, predicting water movement, and recording settling times.

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Students investigate sand, silt, and clay by observing texture, predicting water movement, and recording settling times. The activity also introduces soil erosion, vocabulary, and the effects of particle size and spacing on water flow.

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  • Students will identify characteristics of sand, silt, and clay.
  • Students will predict and observe how water moves through different soil types.
  • Students will compare soil texture, water clarity, and settling time.
  • Students will explain how soil particles and vegetation affect erosion.