Soil and the Water Cycle

PrimaryYear 4Science

Lesson Summary

Students explore the role of soil in the water cycle. They learn about how soil health will determine the ability of the soil to retain water. They conduct an experiment to see how different types of soil repel or retain water.

Learning intentions

Students will:

explore the water cycle
investigate how healthy soils retain and filter water through the water cycle.

Success criteria

Students can:

describe why healthy soils are important for the water cycle
apply scientific skills to analyse and assess soil samples for water retention.

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Lesson Details

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Soil and the Water Cycle

Lesson Summary

Learning intentions

Success criteria

Lesson Guides and Printables

Lesson Details

Skills

Curriculum Mapping

Resources Required

UN Sustainable Development Goals

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