Grade 11/12 Agriculture: Soils Unit Students will understand soil texture and analyze its affect on erosion. | |
Layers | Activity Choices |
1 Layer What information can I remember about this topic? (ex) List, recognize, recall | - List particle sizes from largest to smallest - Proportionally illustrate the four particle sizes - Define appropriate vocabulary terms (gravel, sand, silt, clay, porosity, permeability, etc) |
2 Layer What basic information do I know about this topic? (ex) Sort, explain, describe, give examples | - Sort various soil samples by particle size - Read an article on erosion and answer questions regarding soil texture - Create flashcards (word, text, picture, example) for various terms - Create examples to illustrate each of the vocabulary terms |
3 Layer How can I apply this information to previous information? (ex) Apply, compare, manipulate, demonstrate | - In a lab, determine the affect sol texture has on porosity and permeability - Create an edible representation of each type of soil texture - Interdisciplinary math project: look at the proportions of sand, silt and clay in each type of soil texture |
4 Layer What debatable issues in the real word deals with this topic? (ex) Current events, debates, leadership decisions. | - Debate, is the process of cultivation worth the increased risk of erosion? - Create a news article, should insurance levels be affected by property soil textures? - Debate, could the "Dust Bowl" happen again considering modern farming practices? |
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