The Connection Between Healthy Soils and Healthy Plants

PrimaryYear 3ScienceBiologyEarth and SpaceInquiry SkillsEnvironmentalBiodiversityLand ManagementSustainabilitySocialOutdoor Learning

Lesson Summary

Students explore how the composition of soils affects the health of plants. They look at the needs of plants and identify what role soils play in providing these needs. They then attempt to grow seeds in various soil types to determine which type is best suited for these plants.

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Learning intentions

Students will:

discover that soil is a vital ingredient for life on Earth
understand that plants rely on healthy soils to survive.

Success criteria

Students can:

describe the things that plants need to survive and the role soil plays in keeping plants alive
use scientific skills in conducting, observing and assessing tests on soil and plant growth.

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The Connection Between Healthy Soils and Healthy Plants

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