Get Your Hands Dirty
Posted by Carlene GordonOur students learn by doing! Fourth graders were not afraid to get their hands dirty in a study of soils. We used the Fairfield Audubon as an extension of our classroom to investigate different forms and types of soils. Students discovered the benefits and importance of soil to all life on earth. Students measured and sifted, tested water retention, took temperature readings and searched for the tiniest of life forms. Upon completion of our numerous investigations, student scientist teams were overheard making conclusions including: “Soils are a filtration system,” “Soils provide nutrients for plants and a home for insects,” “Soils hold heat,” “It’s important to not pollute our soil.”
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