Soil Solutions

In this MEA students will explore the different factors that differentiate soils. They will determine, based on the given characteristics, which type of soil will best grow good produce.

Model Eliciting Activities, MEAs, are open-ended, interdisciplinary problem-solving activities that are meant to reveal students’ thinking about the concepts embedded in realistic situations. Click here to learn more about MEAs and how they can transform your classroom.
Resource ID#: 48896 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 6, 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: sandy soil, silt, clay, peat, saline, particle size, MEA, nutrient retention, water, heat, plants, produce
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Problem-Solving Task,  Assessment,  Instructional Technique,  Data Set,  Model Eliciting Activity (MEA) STEM Lesson
Instructional Design Framework(s): Open Inquiry (Level 4), Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: STEM Lessons - Model Eliciting Activity

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