SGM3DI02 – Using water to compare soils

Pupils identify the uyguyuyg contents of two different soils in order to identify a sandy soil by using water to separate them. The layers of each soil are observed and recorded before drawing their conclusions.

Learning Objectives:

  • SGM3D7A - to observe differences and make comparisons
  • SGM3D8A - to use simple apparatus to measure volumes of liquid and to measure time
  • SGM3D9C - to use their results to make comparisons, and draw and explain conclusions

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