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Lesson 44 of 84 · Earth Systems
ExperimentSand, Clay, and Soil (Part 2)
What You'll Learn
Sand at the beach was once big rocks that broke down over millions of years.
Key Words
- rock
- soil
Materials Needed
- sand
- clay
- water
- plastic tray
- magnifying glass
- newspaper
Safety First
- Dispose of materials properly after the experiment.
- Handle glass items carefully to avoid breakage.
- Do not mix unknown chemicals together.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read and learn: Sand at the beach was once big rocks that broke down over millions of years.
Step 2 — Do
Follow the steps one at a time.
Step 3 — Observe
Draw a picture of what you observe.
Step 4 — Record
Share your results with a partner.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
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