S.2 Biology, Term 1
Physical and Chemical Properties of Soil
What you will learn
S.2 · Biology · Term 1
Physical and Chemical Properties of Soil
Competency
The learner knows that different soil types are made of different components and the balance of these components determines the properties of the soil.
| No. | The learner should | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identify the types of soil UnderstandingValues & attitudes | UnderstandingValues & attitudes |
| 2 | Determine soil constituents and identify their properties UnderstandingSkills | UnderstandingSkills |
| 3 | Understand that different soil samples have different properties: water retention, drainage, capillarity and pH; learners conduct experiments to investigate these properties UnderstandingSkills | UnderstandingSkills |
| 4 | Carry out experiments to find the percentage of air, water and humus in a soil sample UnderstandingSkills | UnderstandingSkills |
| 5 | Understand the importance of air and water in soil to other living organisms Understanding | Understanding |
What do the labels mean?
Each learning outcome is tagged with what it builds: Knowledge (facts you can recall), Understanding (explaining why), Skills (things you can do), Values & attitudes, and Generic skills such as communication and critical thinking.
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