Science: Observing Soil

The students collected soil samples from around the school grounds to use for observations and experiments. Each group examined its soil and recorded the findings. Groups used this information to determine if the soil was sandy soil, clay soil, or loam. 






Water was then added to each of the soils and shaken vigorously. After one day the students were already able to notice the separation of the contents in the soil. We will be looking at our bottle soils again in one week. 

Soil from the baseball diamond.

Soil from under the pine tree.

Soil from under the mulch.

Soil from by the 3rd grade doors.