Properties of Soil (StemScopes)

What are the 4 types of soil that will be tested?

Which soil has a gritty texture?

• Potting soil

• Sand

• Gravel

What are they trying to find out?

• Which soil is the darkest?

• Which soil is best for holding water?

• Which soil is the best for growing plants?

What 3 things do green plants need in order to grow?

What is the variable (difference) in this experiment?

• The amount of water

• The type of soil

• The container used to collect water

The soil that retained the most amount of water and is the best for growing plants is?

• Soil D

• Soil C

• Soil B

Why did they do another experiment using different types of soil?

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5