Making a core sample

In this activity, students use (or observe the teacher using) a small coring tool to make a core sample from some available waste ground and examine the resulting sample for features such as particle size, colour variation and layering.

Making a core sample

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Students can take a small sample of earth using a small coring tool and examine the sample for features such as particle size, colour variation and layering.

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By the end of this activity, students should be able to:

• describe the steps in taking a small soil core sample

• describe some of the features that can be observed in a soil core sample.

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• introduction/background notes

• instructions on what you need and what to do

• ideas for extending your students