Science+Activities!

= Science = =  SOIL   =

4 Parts of Soil: Humus, Weathered rock, Air, Water
Layers of Soil: Topsoil, Subsoil, Bedrock

Important vocabulary to know: __ soil __ - top layer of the earth's surface (loose material in which plants grow) __ topsoil __ - top layer of the soil (where plants grow/lots of humus) __ subsoil __ - layer of earth beneath the topsoil __ bedrock __ - solid rock under the subsoil __ humus __ - part of soil made up of decayed parts of once living things __ clay __ - type of soil made up of very small grains __ loam __ - a rich soil with lots of humus (best for plants) __ compost __ - A mixture of decaying organic matter (leaves,manure, earthworms) used to provide nutrients to soil __ weathering __ - rocks exposed to the weather undergo changes and break down.

Soil Net Interactive site that allows students to complete different soil activities and learn about soil. This site is split up into different skill levels and allows students to learn at their own pace.

Soil Safari This is an interactive website that allows students to go on a soil safari through all the different layers of soil. It is fun and informative!

Sun Moon and Stars [|Moon Facts!] This page is full of cool facts and information about the moon! [|Earth From Space] If you'd like to see how astronauts see the earth, this is the place to go. You might even be able to see how your own city looks from space!

[|Star Photos] This site has a lot of cool pictures of stars taken close up!

[|Amazing Space]

A nice collection of interactive activities where you can learn about black holes, collect solar system trading cards, and more. Each activity includes high quality graphics and animation .

[|NASA kids] Learn about space, rockets, and astronauts, color pictures, play games, look at space art, and read stories by other kids.

[|Space Place!] Make futuristic things like a Balloon-powered Asteroid Nanorover, solve puzzles, learn facts about space, and more

[|Earth and Moon Viewer] View a map of the Earth showing the actual day and night regions at this moment. You can also view it as currently seen from the Sun, Moon, orbiting satellite, or from above a variety of cities. Interesting site!

[|Phases of the Moon Video] This video walks students through basic concepts concerning the moon and teaches them the phases of the moon along with solar/lunar eclipse



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