science assignments

We are in
CHAPTER 4:
Weathering and Soil
(108-133)

Classroom Resources
Weathering and Soil

With the paper shortage we are in I can no longer offer students the ADAPTED READING packages. These packets use ALOT of paper. However you MAY click on the link below to print them out at home for your child’s individual use.PARENTS AND STUDENTS: Since we no longer have packets, it is ESSENTIAL that your child is keeping their NOTES safe, reviewing DAILY, and looking in their TEXTBOOK if they need HELP!!

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Weathering and Soil Packet (You may print and study at home)

 

SOIL TIME:


soil
soil horizon

WEEK OF
MAY 4-May 8
CLASSWORK/THROUGH
HOMEWORK  

MONDAY

TODAY’S OBJECTIVE:

I will learn what soil is and describe its horizons (layers)At Home Science Experiments (GET EXTRA CREDIT)

Neighborhood Erosion Experiment
Soil Erosion Demonstration
Soil Organic Matter (Aggregate Stability)
Soil Air
Particle Size Demonstration

 

Mondays HW:
Last Weeks’ HW:
  • Rock Cycle Song, Story, Rap, or Poem. Be Creative..Take Iggie on the Rock Cycle
  • Progress Reports Due by Friday (Early Bird Special = 1 PBS TICKET)
  • Study for Weathering Quiz
  • EXTRA CREDIT OR PBS TICKETS OPPORTUNITY
    • Bring in Bag of Topsoil
    • Oreo cookies
    • Gummy works
    • Sprinkles
TUESDAY

TODAY’S OBJECTIVE:

Soil Lab Observation

 

TUESDAY’S HW
  • 2 L coke Bottle for Biomes in Bottle Lab
  • Turn in Rock Cycle Story
  • Early Release Day Tomorrow
     
WEDNESDAY

TODAY’S OBJECTIVE:
I will create a SOIL profile by competing ebibe SOIL LAB


Partner Challenge
Edible Soil Lab

CLICK BELOW FOR ANIMATIONS:

What is Soil?
Soil Formation Interactive Lab
Soil Horizons Animation
The Dirt on Soil
Soil Safari
MSN Soil Formation
Dig It

Different Types of Soil
The Dust Bowl
Soil Conservation
Be and EcoKid: Save the Earth


 

 

WEDNESDAY’S HW
  • Study for Soil Quiz
  • Early Release Day
THURSDAY

TODAY’S OBJECTIVE:

I will learn ways farmers and scientist try and protect the soil

Soil Conservation Notes
Soil Protection Lab

CLICK BELOW FOR ANIMATIONS:
What is Soil?
Soil Formation Interactive Lab
Soil Horizons Animation
The Dirt on Soil
Soil Safari
MSN Soil Formation
Dig It

Different Types of Soil
The Dust Bowl
Soil Conservation
Be and EcoKid: Save the Earth

THURSDAY’S HW

  • Study for Soil Quiz
FRIDAYI will make 70% or better on my Soil Quiz and complete Weathering and Soil Vocabulary Foldable 

Words
weathering, erosion, mechanical weathering, abrasion, ice wedging, chemical weathering, oxidation, permeable, soil, bedrock, humus, soil horizon, topsoil, subsoil, litter, decomposer, loam, leaching

FRIDAY’S HW
  • Have a Great Weekend