No, not real dirt, dessert dirt. We made dirt cups for students to observe. Right away they started describing it with their taste buds, but we quickly reminded them to think like scientists to make their observations. That's right, we made them stare at it for a long time before they could eat it (muaaaaa haaaaa haaaaa). Our students are so in the routine of science practices, that they quickly began to create a list of things we know and what we want to know. Our observations included things like, some parts look moist and some look rough, why is it brown, is all soil brown, is sand a kind of soil, I noticed there are layers, etc. Our little scientists surprised us with all of their questions and observations!
Today, we looked at three different soil samples, however we did not eat these! Students were asked to make observations with their senses of sight and touch and record them in their soil journals. Tomorrow we will learn the names of the soils and understand each type, and where soil comes from. Do you know the three types of soil?
Such a fun, creative and yummy way to learn about soil! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the looks on their faces! Like Denise said, very creative!
ReplyDeleteI know clay and sand. I can't think of the the third. Yikes, I am not smarter than a 2nd grader lol
ReplyDeleteSo cool & yummy!! Thanks for making learning so fun :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicious lab. I wonder how the "dirt" smelled? A bit like chocolate I imagine! Fun way to kick off your study of soil. Great job teachers! Mrs. Metzger
ReplyDeleteCarter says the 3 types of dirt are sandy, loam and clay. He also said the dirt cups were so good we should make them at home!
ReplyDeleteEmanuel loved this! He came home talking all about it! I have to admit that when he first told me that he ate dirt I freaked out, until he told me that it was dirt cake!
ReplyDelete;) We are SO glad that all of our kids enjoyed this activity. They have really taken to science this year and have grown so much as scientists already. Wait until you see our next soil activity...
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