Soil permeability - for plant growth
Challenge reference: 3269
| Notional learning hours | 10 | ||
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| Level | Entry 1 | ||
| Learning aim | The learner will understand that plants need water to survive, develop and grow. They will develop an understanding of different soil types and observe their permeability. |
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Learning outcomes
What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do
The learner will:
Be able to identify and label different soil types.
Be able to observe soil permeability.
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Assessment criteria
What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome
The learner can:
- Identify four different soils and label using their preferred method eg symbol, label, photograph
- Identify if soil is dry or wet to handle using their preferred method eg symbol, label, verbal
- Fill four transparent pots with small amounts of each soil type and label (clay x 1, sand x 1 etc) using their preferred method eg symbols, words
- Pour a small amount of water into each soil pot
- Observe, then indicate water passing through soil using preferred method of communication
- Indicate if soil feels dry or wet on surface using preferred method of communication
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