Access Point #: SC.2.E.6.Su.3

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Sort soil samples according to physical properties, such as color (dark or light) or texture (size of particles).
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Number: SC.2.E.6.Su.3
Category: Supported
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Big Idea: Earth Structures : Humans continue to explore the composition and structure of the surface of Earth. External sources of energy have continuously altered the features of Earth by means of both constructive and destructive forces. All life, including human civilization, is dependent on Earth’s water and natural resources.

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5020030: Science - Grade Two
7720030: Access Science Grade 2
5020090: STEM Lab Grade 2

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Soil Composition and Classification:

This unit builds on the previous lessons about rocks to explore soil. Different types of soil samples are observed, classified by various attributes, and manipulated by adding water. Finally, the "Cement" lesson involves synthesis of information learned from previous lessons in an engineering design lab that asks students to build a wall from their own mortar mixture creation that will withstand the force of a rolling ball.

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