Our Lower KS2 Rocks & Soil topic takes an in depth look at rocks.

Layers of Soil Activity

Relation to National Curriculum in England: = English = Maths = Science
	Activity 5 Layers Of Soil	Parts Of Soil Activity Sheet Pencil Scissors Transparent jar of any size. (We used a large mayonnaise jar.) Sample of soil with lid Water	Sc3/1.2 setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests Sc3/1.4 gathering, recording, classifying and presenting data in a variety of ways to help in answering questions Sc3/1.5 recording findings using simple scientific language, drawings, labelled diagrams, keys, bar charts, and tables Sc3/3.1c recognise that soils are made from rocks and organic matter

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Activity 5

Layers Of Soil

Parts Of Soil Activity Sheet
Pencil
Scissors
Transparent jar of any size. (We used a large mayonnaise jar.)
Sample of soil with lid
Water

Sc3/1.2 setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests
Sc3/1.4 gathering, recording, classifying and presenting data in a variety of ways to help in answering questions
Sc3/1.5 recording findings using simple scientific language, drawings, labelled diagrams, keys, bar charts, and tables
Sc3/3.1c recognise that soils are made from rocks and organic matter

Activity 5
Layers Of Soil

Practical Resources:

Parts Of Soil Activity Sheet
Pencil
Scissors
Transparent jar of any size. (We used a large mayonnaise jar.)
Sample of soil with lid
Water

Relation to Curriculum in England:

Sc3/1.2 setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests
Sc3/1.4 gathering, recording, classifying and presenting data in a variety of ways to help in answering questions
Sc3/1.5 recording findings using simple scientific language, drawings, labelled diagrams, keys, bar charts, and tables
Sc3/3.1c recognise that soils are made from rocks and organic matter

Downloads:

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How do I use these activities?

In this activity your child will perform a simple investigation to observe and identify the different parts which make up a sample of soil. They will record their observations and label the different parts.

This resource meets the following aspects of the National Curriculum of England: Science. Don’t forget to check out the rest of our year three topics where you will find great curriculum standard activities for your classroom or home educated children. There are plenty of subjects for you to choose from, so you’ll be delighted with the wide range when planning your day.

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