Investigate and document particle size, shape, texture, color, and components of different soils (topsoil, clay, sand).
TEKS 1.10A provides a clear foundation for continued study of Soil properties & components in future grades.
Teachers can use 1.10A to sequence instruction on Soil properties & components and monitor progress toward mastery.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 1.10A.
Standard 1.10A describes the essential skills and understandings for Soil properties & components in Grade 1. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 1.10A.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 1.10A.
