Activity 11.4: Let us investigate, Collect samples of soils from different areas. Class 6
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Activity 11.4: Let us investigate, Collect samples of soils from different areas. Class 6
Activity 11.4: Let us investigate
- Collect samples of soils from different areas around your home and school.
- Guess what could be there in different soils.
- Observe carefully each soil sample and note its colour.
- Touch each soil sample and feel its texture.
- Observe the soil samples with your naked eye. If you have a magnifying lens, look at the soil through it.
- Record your observations in Table 11.2.
Table 11.2 : Soil samples
Answer:
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
| Location from which soil sample was collected | What I guessed about the soil? | Observation of soil with naked eye including its colour and texture | Observation of soil with magnifying lens |
| Garden | It is dark and soft. | The soil is dark brown and feels soft and crumbly. | I see tiny pieces of leaves and small bugs! |
| Playground | It is dry and sandy. | The soil is light brown and feels dry and grainy. | I can see small grains and some tiny rocks! |
| Park | It is wet and muddy. | The soil is dark and feels wet and sticky. | I see little worms and some shiny pebbles! |
| Farm | It is rich and dark. | The soil is very dark and feels rich and smooth. | I can see tiny roots and some small insects! |