Testing Soil Samples

PrimaryYear 3ScienceBiologyEarth and SpaceInquiry SkillsEnvironmentalBiodiversityLand ManagementSustainabilitySocialOutdoor Learning

Lesson Summary

Students will look at some of the things soils need to be healthy. They will conduct soil experiments using different soil samples from their schoolyard and assess which would be most suited to a regenerative garden.

Learning intentions

Students will:

recognise that different soils have different compositions
discover that some things can determine the health of soils.

Success criteria

Students can:

apply scientific skills in conducting, observing and assessing tests on soil samples
create a communication piece to share the results of their soil sample tests.

Lesson Guides and Printables

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Lesson Details

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Testing Soil Samples

Lesson Summary

Learning intentions

Success criteria

Lesson Guides and Printables

Lesson Details

Skills

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Resources Required

UN Sustainable Development Goals

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