Curated and Reviewed by
Lesson Planet
Soil infiltration has less to do with the soil than what is covering the soil. A quick video presentation demonstrates how different soil samples use water. The instructor takes note of both the infiltration demonstrated by each sample as well as the resulting runoff.
5 Views
3 Downloads
CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Additional Tags
Instructional Ideas
- Show slides of different soil and have individuals rank them in order of strength of infiltration
- Have pupils record new vocabulary they encounter while watching the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Consider monitoring YouTube comments before assigning for independent viewing
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Offers an option for closed captioning
- Uses a rainfall simulator to model the effects of rain on soil
Cons
- None