Monthly Objectives

I.  Identify and describe the importance of earth materials including rocks, soil, water, and gases of the atmosphere in the local area and classify them as renwable, nonrenewable, or inexhaustible resources.

      A. Identify Earths' natural resources.

      B. Classify natural resources as renewable, nonrenewable, or inexhaustible.

      C. Explain the importance of Earth resouces to living things.

II.  Identify and record properties of soil such as color and texture, capacity to retain water, and ability to support the growth of plants.

       A. Describe the formation of soil.

       B. Describe the physical properties of soil.