---
title: "S3E1: Rocks and Soils Attributes (Georgia Science standard)"
code: S3E1
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Science, S3E1
subject: science
grades:
  - grade-3
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# S3E1: Rocks and Soils Attributes

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the physical attributes of rocks and soils.

- Subject: Science
- Appears in: Grade 3, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/science/grade-3.md

## Expectations

- **S3E1.a**: Ask questions and analyze data to classify rocks by their physical attributes (color, texture, luster, and hardness) using simple tests.
- **S3E1.b**: Plan and carry out investigations to describe properties (color, texture, capacity to retain water, and ability to support growth of plants) of soils and soil types (sand, clay, loam).
- **S3E1.c**: Make observations of the local environment to construct an explanation of how water and/or wind have made changes to soil and/or rocks over time.

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.