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Science 4 Quarter 4 Week 1 Characteristics of Different Types of Soil

This document provides a lesson plan on soil types for 4th quarter, week 1. It includes 3 learning objectives to compare and contrast soil characteristics. There are 4 phases: introduction discussing the components of soil, development with hands-on activities to identify soil types, engagement growing seeds in different soils, and assessment with a quiz. Students will observe and compare samples of clay, loam, and sand soil to learn about their defining physical traits like texture, color, and water retention.

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Science 4 Quarter 4 Week 1 Characteristics of Different Types of Soil

This document provides a lesson plan on soil types for 4th quarter, week 1. It includes 3 learning objectives to compare and contrast soil characteristics. There are 4 phases: introduction discussing the components of soil, development with hands-on activities to identify soil types, engagement growing seeds in different soils, and assessment with a quiz. Students will observe and compare samples of clay, loam, and sand soil to learn about their defining physical traits like texture, color, and water retention.

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Science 4

Quarter 4 Week 1
I. LESSON TITLE
Characteristics of Different Types of Soil
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
COMPETENCIES (MELCs)

Compare and contrast the characteristics of


different types of soil
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT

Types of Soil
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
A. Introduction (Time Frame: Day 1)
The Earth is composed of three parts namely:
soil, water and air with the interaction of the
sun as the main source of energy on earth. Soil
is a very important natural resource on earth
made up of tiny particles of rocks and decayed
plants and animals. It also contains water and
some gases found at the uppermost layer.
Soil covers most of the land part of earth. You find plants,
animals, and other organisms on the soil. We live on the
soil and it helps us in many ways. Different types of soil
have different physical characteristics. Each soil type
differs in color, texture, odor and its ability to hold water.
Some soils are good for planting while others are not. The
presence of the different kinds of vegetative plants in a
place is an evidence of a good quality of soil in the area or
locality. Sometimes a combination of soil is observed in
some areas of the country.
Soil has different types; clay, loam and sand.
1)Clay is a soil with particles packed together. It is
sticky when wet and has the finest texture.
2) Loam is a mixture of sand and clay. It contains
large amount of decaying plants and animals. It has
a fine texture.
3) Sand is a soil with coarse and loose particles.
Are soils in beaches, rice fields, gardens
and in your backyards the same? Why or
Why not?
B. Development (Time Frame: Day 1-2)
The activity that you are going to
perform will help you define what soil
is and identify the different types of soil
based on their physical characteristics.
Learning Task 1

Prepare the materials listed


below. You may ask the help of
your parents/guardians or any
adult members of the family if
needed.
Learning Task 1

Title:
“Can You Identify Me?”
Learning Task 1
Materials:
Soil samples (loam, clay, sand)
3 plastic cups of the same size,
shape and color (or any cups
available in your house)
3 popsicle sticks or any
alternative
3 plastic spoons
Learning Task 1
Materials:
3 sheets of used bond paper
hand shovel/ trowel
permanent marker
a pair of gloves (if not available,
bare hands will do but be sure to
wash your hands thoroughly after
the experiment)
Learning Task 1
Procedures:
(Note: Handle the materials with
care especially the sharp objects)
Reminder: Ask the assistance of
adult members in your family to
collect 3 samples of soil in your
community.
Learning Task 1
Procedures:
1. Place each sample of soils on
separate cups/containers.
2. Label each sample with A, B
and C.
3. Scoop at least two tablespoons
of soil from each sample
Learning Task 1
Procedures:
4. Place each sample on a
separate bond paper.
5. Look closer to each sample
and use the popsicle sticks to
observe each.
6. Write your observations using
the table below.
Learning Task 1
Learning Task 1
Questions:
1. What common characteristics
did you observe on your
samples?
Learning Task 1
Questions:
2. Do the samples have the same
color, texture, and odor? Why do
you think so?
Learning Task 1
Questions:
3. What do you think is the type
of soil that you observed?
Learning Task 1
Questions:
4. Define soil based on your
observation.
C. Engagement (Time Frame: Day 3)
Now that you are familiar with what soil is
and its types and characteristics in the
succeeding activity, you will clearly
investigate the effects of soil types on the
growth of mongo seeds and identify factors
that affect the growth of mongo seeds.
Learning Task 2

Prepare the materials listed


below. You may ask the help of
your parents/guardians of any
adult members of the family if
needed.
Learning Task 2

Title:
“What Do I Need in Order to
Grow”
Learning Task 2
Materials:
6 tbsp of pre-soaked mongo seeds
6 pcs of clear plastic cups with
tiny holes at the bottom
6 pcs of popsicle sticks
2 sets of 1 cup each of the three
types of soil samples
Learning Task 2
Materials:
Chart
Marker Clear plastic ruler- 1
foot-inch
2 cups tap water
Learning Task 2
Materials:
Chart
Marker Clear plastic ruler- 1
foot-inch
2 cups tap water
Learning Task 2
Procedure:
1. Place 6 clear plastic cups of
the same size.
2. Place equal amount of soil in
each cup. Prepare two cups per
type of soil according to the
illustration. Each cup will contain
1 tbsp of seeds and will be
watered during the activity.
Learning Task 2
Procedure:
3. Mark each cup with the same
type of soil as:

4. Sow five pre-soaked mongo


seeds overnight in each cup.
Learning Task 2
Procedure:
5. Sprinkle one tablespoon of tap
water in each cup
6. Place set-up A inside the house. Do
not expose them to sunlight.
7. Place set-up B outside the house
where they are exposed to sunlight.
Learning Task 2

Procedure:

8. Observe the set-up for the next


two days.
D. Assimilation (Time Frame Day 4-5)

Use the table below to


record your observations.
*For Table No. 2
1. Observe the plant carefully without
touching or moving it.
2. Record the number of leaves that comes out
every day and measure the height of the plant
from root to tip using a transparent ruler in
centimeter (cm)
3. Observe the color of the leaves.
4. Record all your observations.
Questions:
1. In which cup and set-up did the
seeds sprout first? Why is this so?
Questions:
2. In which cup and set-up did the
seeds sprout the last? Why is this so?
Questions:
3. In which cup did the mongo seeds
grow best? Why?
Questions:
4. What does the activity show?
V. ASSESSMENT (Time Frame: Day 5)
Learning Task 3
Read each item carefully.
Choose the letter of your
answer.
Learning Task 3
1. Which type of soil is characterized
as having the finest particles holding
greater amount of water?
A. Loam
B. Clay
C. Sand
Learning Task 3

2. Which type of soil is best for


planting?

A. Loam
B. Clay
C. Sand
Learning Task 3

3. How does each soil types differ?

A. Texture
B. Color
C. Both A & B
Learning Task 3

4. Which type of soil do you usually


expect if the community is along the
seashore?

A. Loam
B. Clay
C. Sand
Learning Task 3
5. Why is soil important to living
things?

A. Forms part of the earth where


animals live
B. Provides the necessary
nutrients needed by plants
C. Serves as a place where people
live
D. All of the above

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