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Vocabulary needed for Georgia standards related to Unit study of Soils: S3E1. Students will investigate the physical attributes of rocks and soils. a. Explain the difference between a rock and a mineral. b. Recognize the physical attributes of rocks and minerals using observation (shape, color, texture), measurement, and simple tests (hardness). c. Use observation to compare the similarities and differences of texture, particle size, and color in top soils (such as clay, loam or potting soil

I use this powerpoint for my class to get started on a morning work question. I sometimes alter the message by adding information that I need for them to know or things that I need students to do. This powerpoint has 3 slides in a continuous loop so that as students arrive in class they will read directions to get started on the school day.