FoodPrints Curriculum
What Makes Healthy Soil
Overview
The purpose of this lesson is for students to learn about soil and its different ingredients and properties, as well as what types of soil are best for growing food. Students will dissect soil to determine the health of different soils around their school.
Big Idea
Healthy soil grows healthy food.
Guiding Questions
- What are the properties of healthy soil?
- How does water move through soil?
Instructional Video to Support Teaching This Lesson