ARCHIVED CONTENT: In December 2020, the CZO program was succeeded by the Critical Zone Collaborative Network (CZ Net)
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Soil Infiltration and Texture
Soil profile with visible roots
Investigate soil properties by performing infiltration experiments and determining texture.
Grades 3 -
12
SoilScience/Pedology • Hydrology
Activity
Educational Objectives
By the end of this activity, students will be able to:
- understand how different materials affect how fast water moves through a soil column
- determine the texture of different soils
Audience
K-12
Observatory: Sierra CZO
Author(s): Southern Sierra Critical Zone Observatory
Contact(s):
Funding: Southern Sierra Critical Zone Observatory
Details for this Resource
Soil is made of a mixture of broken down pieces of rock, organic material, air and water. In this activity designed for 4th-12th grade, students will understand how different materials affect how fast water moves through a soil column, and determine the texture of different soils.
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