4th QTR Week 1 WORKSHEETS IN SCIENCE
4th QTR Week 1 WORKSHEETS IN SCIENCE
4th QTR Week 1 WORKSHEETS IN SCIENCE
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A. Introduction
Soil covers most of the land part of the earth. You find plants, animals, houses, 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 types differs in color, texture, odor, and its ability to hold water. Some soils are
good for planting while others not. The presence of different kinds of vegetative plants in a place
is an evidence of a good quality of the soil in the area or locality. Sometimes a combination of the
different types of soil is observed in some areas of the country.
Soil is a system in which energy and matter from the sun, the atmosphere, and living
organisms penetrate and interact. It is a system because it is composed of many different parts.
Each of the layers has a special function to perform.
Types of Soil Common Characteristics
1. Clay Particles are tightly packed together. It is sticky
when wet and has the finest texture.
2. Loam It is a mixture of sand and clay. It contains large
amounts of decaying plants and animals. It has a
fine texture. It can hold enough water and oxygen.
3. Sand Particles are coarse and loose. It cannot hold water
well.
B. Development
Learning Activity 2: Identify the type of soil described. Select from the choices provided in the
box.
CLAY LOAM SAND
______ 1. It is a type of soil that is very fertile and is ideal for planting.
______ 2. A type of soil that cannot hold water well.
______ 3. It is a type of soil that becomes sticky when wet and hard when dry.
______ 4. This type of soil is used in making hollow blocks.
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______ 5. A type of soil that is best for plants planted in pots.
C. Engagement
Learning Activity 3:
Classify the following characteristics into 3 types of soil. Write only the letters in the column.
D. Assimilation
Learning Activity 4: Complete the concept of the lesson in the graphic organizer.