Soil Science: From Composition to Conservation

These resources are part of the Regenerative Farming suite of resources, created in collaboration with our generous values-aligned and philanthropic partners, the Macdoch Foundation and Regen Studios.

This Year 4 Science unit, Soil Science: From Composition to Conservation, has been designed to

introduce learners to regenerative agriculture
engage your students in scientific learning by taking on the role of soil scientists
investigate the importance of soil health in food chains and the water cycle
explore the composition of soil and consider whether it is a living or non-living thing
develop young people's understanding of the interconnectedness of organisms in our soil
incorporate experiments, investigations, creative writing tasks and artistic activities to excite and engage learners.

This Year 4 Science unit, Soil Science: From Composition to Conservation, has been designed to

introduce learners to regenerative agriculture
engage your students in scientific learning by taking on the role of soil scientists
investigate the importance of soil health in food chains and the water cycle
explore the composition of soil and consider whether it is a living or non-living thing
develop young people's understanding of the interconnectedness of organisms in our soil
incorporate experiments, investigations, creative writing tasks and artistic activities to excite and engage learners.

Unit Summary