This Mini-Research Lesson was developed for
Ms. Copeland's Kindergarten Class at J.L. Lomax Elementary School
Designed byTiffany Brown, a Valdosta State University Preservice Teacher
SKE2. Students will describe the
physical attributes
of rocks and soils.
a. Use senses to observe and group
rocks by physical
attributes such as large/small, heavy/light, smooth/rough, dark/light,
etc.
b. Use senses to observe soils by
physical attributes
such as smell, texture, color, particle/grain size.
c. Recognize earth materials— soil,
rocks, water, air,
etc.
Primary Learning Outcome:
A.Students will describe rocks and soil by physical attributes, and recognize earth materials (soil, rocks, water, and air).
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research2.html)
