WORKSHEETS
Challenge children on soil erosion vocabulary with this word search.
Review soil formation with the questions in this Earth science worksheet. As a skill challenge, students will analyze…
Students explore and experiment with composting, and learn how garbage can be used to renew soil. This worksheet…
Explore an activity that is an experiential approach through which students examine the microbial world -- specifically…
Students collect and handle samples of clay, silt, and sand soil.
ACTIVITIES
Studying soil through a series of integrated activities is a great way to develop your own "hands-in" Earth science…
Students compare and contrast soil samples to make inferences about which soil would be best for growing plants.…
In this lab, students are given several different types of soil. They are asked to predict and then observe how each…
Students explore different materials found in soil. Materials list, rubric, worksheets, and answer key are provided.
Students test local soil for acidity. Materials list, advance preparation instructions, lab hints and tips, safety tips,…
Students observe three kinds of soils, make drawings, and write about them.
This soil profile depicts layers of topsoil, subsoil, weathered bedrock, and unweathered bedrock. Supplement your study…
Ask students to correct the false statements in this Earth science printable about soil. As a skill challenge, students…
Enrich your study of soil with this printable about the two main types of fertilizers: mineral and organic. In this…
Ask students to use reference materials and their knowledge of Earth science to complete this printable about the layers…
Review soil profiles and types of weathering with this Earth science vocabulary worksheet and word puzzle.
The multiple-choice and written-response questions in this Earth science exam will test students' knowledge and…