Y3 Investigating Two Different Soils

Pupils investigate two different soils, a peaty soil and a sandy soil. They learn that the content and structure of soils vary and that their are a range of different soil types

Learning Objectives:

  • POS - recognise that soils are made from rocks and organic matter
  • NaG - pupils should explore different kinds of rocks and soils
  • WS - pupils should set up simple practical enquiries, making comparative and fair tests; report on findings from enquiries, including oral and written explanations, displays or presentations of results; draw conclusions making systematic and careful observations

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