Adventures of the Agronauts

Mission 3 State and National Standards
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NC Standard Course of Study (Science)

2.01 Observe and describe the properties of soil:

Color
Texture
Capacity to hold water

2.02 Investigate and observe that different soils absorb water at different rates.

2.03 Determine the ability of soil to support the growth of many plants, including those important to our food supply.

2.04 Identify the basic components of soil:

Sand
Clay
Humus

2.05 Determine how composting can be used to recycle discarded plant and animal material.

2.06 Determine the relationship between heat and decaying plant matter in a compost pile.

National Standards

• As a result of all activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of properties of objects and materials.