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Arrow-Puffin-4_Semester-1 Social 345Let%u2019s Speak CommunicationDid you know that we can turn our kitchen waste into rich, nutritious soil through composting? Speak on how composting not only reduces waste but also helps enrich our soils.Let%u2019s be Creative Creativity and InnovationPour water in a jar with some soil. Study the different components you see in the jar after some time.Let%u2019s Work Together TeamworkWork in pairs. Collect a few types of soil and try to differentiate between them. Also observe whether the soil contains humus.Let%u2019s Remember Ethics and Human ValuesSome soils can be damaged by too much farming or building. We should try to protect our soils by giving them time to rest and recover.Let%u2019s Discuss Classroom DiscussionSoil erosion can lead to loss of fertile topsoil. What steps can we take to prevent soil erosion? Perhaps we could plant more trees so that the roots help hold the soil together. Discuss in class.Let%u2019s Do Activity%u2022 Go around and collect samples of soils present in your area. Find out what crops grow best in them.%u2022 On a map of India, mark the places with different types of soil. Colour them differently.Let%u2019s Think Critical ThinkingIf all soil types were equally available to farmers, how will they decide which soil type is suitable for their crops?