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Erosion
Students examine soil erosion and what causes it. In this soil lesson students complete several experiments on soil erosion and the weathering process.
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Erosion in Different Soils [Erosion Races]
Fourth graders review how erosion can happen by wind, water, and gravity which they studied in previous instructional activity. They attempt to discover if all soils erode at the same rate. In small groups, 4th graders experiment with...
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Particulate Matter: The Lorax
Students collect air samples to test it for air pollution. They are read the story The Lorax and discuss the effects of air pollution. They share their observations with the class.
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Ecosystem Soil Study
Sixth graders take soil samples and analyze the samples and ecosystems found within them.
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Twisters
Students build a tornado in a bottle and do various readings to explore tornadoes.
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Arkansas and Louisiana Purchase Wetlands
Students experiment to determine the value and importance of wetlands in Arkansas. They develop an environmental appreciation for wetlands.
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Indoor Air: What's the Matter?
Learners develop a greater awareness of the variety and amount of particulate matter in the air. They try to locate general sources of pollution for a specific area and develop some suggestions for improving air quality.
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Twisters
Students differentiate between the terms 'tornado watch' and 'tornado warning' and simulate the conditions that produce tornadoes. They read "Night of the Twisters" by Ivy Ruckman and conduct an experiment using two-liter plastic...
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Spellbound No. 4
In this spelling instructional activity, students working from a word list of twenty four words complete a crossword puzzle with clues for mastery of the twenty four words.
Michigan Reach Out
Reach Out Michigan: Let's Catch Some Dirt From the Air
This site provides an experiment for early elementary young scholars to discover different dirt particles in the air, and explore causes of air pollution.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Digging in for Dirt Day!
This instructional activity is managed through stations that students will rotate around every 20- 30 minutes. Each second grade teacher conducts one station. Parent volunteers can also be used to manage stations. Students will use an...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: The Dirt on Soil
This interactive website explores the various soil layers and introduces you to the lifeforms that live in those soil layers.
Utah Education Network
Uen: The Dirt on Soil
After completing this lesson plan, students will understand the source and the process for the formation of soil, the different types of soil, and the components of soil.