Teacher’s Guide

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– Welcome to the Exploring Soils Unit
– Planning Guide
– Preparing for the Unit

Full Teacher’s Guide

Individual Teaching Plans

– How Are Soils Different?
– What Is Soil Made of?
– How Does Soil Change When It Gets Wet?
– Does Soil Absorb Water?
– Soil and Living Things
– How Does Moving Water Affect Soil?
– How Do Humans Use Soil?
– Caring for Soil
BLMs

Assessment

– Specific Curriculum Outcomes Checklist
– My Inquiry
– Student Self-Assessment of Inquiry Process
– Teacher Assessment of Inquiry Process
– Teacher Assessment of Inquiry Process (Modifiable)
– Inquiry Process Rubric
– Inquiry Process Rubric (Modifiable)
Additional Resources
Letter to Parents and Caregivers

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