Exploring Soil

The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to soil and to explore its different components. During this lesson, students will examine soil from different areas around the school and dissect soil samples from the garden. Students will also work to prepare the garden for winter by protecting the soil. 

Soil is made of many different ingredients.

• What are the different ingredients that create soil?​
• How can we tell if soil is healthy?

Instructional Video to Support Teaching This Lesson