Soil Types and Textures Assessment

In this video, the teacher introduces the topic of soils for week five, focusing on different soil types: clay, silt, sand, and loam. The video guides students through setting up their notebooks using an anchor chart and describes the color and texture of each soil type. The properties of soil, including its composition of rock, minerals, and humus, are discussed. Students are encouraged to reflect on the material through a two-minute activity.

What types of soil samples are being explored in this week's lesson?

• Clay, silt, sand, and loam

• Gravel, clay, sand, and peat

• Sand, clay, gravel, and loam

• Silt, gravel, loam, and peat

What is the typical color of loam or topsoil?

• White or gray

• Red or orange

• Light brown or yellow

• Dark brown or black

How would you describe the texture of loam?

• Powdery and soft

• Rough and some parts smooth

• Smooth and sticky

• Gritty and rough

What is the color of sand as described in the lesson?

• White

• Tan

• Black

• Red

How does sand feel to the touch?

• Powdery

• Gritty

• Sticky

• Smooth

What color is silt typically described as?

• White or brown

• Red or orange

• Dark brown or black

• Tan or yellow

How does silt feel when touched?

• Gritty

• Sticky

• Smooth like powder

• Rough

What is the color of clay when dry?

• Dark brown

• Reddish orange

• White

• Tan

How does clay feel when it is wet?

• Smooth

• Gritty

• Sticky

• Powdery

What happens to the texture of clay when it dries?

• It becomes sticky

• It becomes powdery

• It becomes rough

• It becomes smooth