Grade 6 Chemistry- Soil erosion and conservation of soil Activity 23/7/16

Students were given some soil and were asked to make a hill. They were given 100 ml of water and asked to pour it as rain over the hills made by them. Then the students observe the amount of water collected and measured water and the amount of soil. Students then discussed what can they do to reduce the loss of soil and to retain more water what changes can be made. Students discussed the advantage of the model made by them and where they find bunding or terrace farming in India and advantages of it..Students enjoyed this activity.