Soil Science – The Ground Beneath Our Feet
Dig deeper into the secrets of soil. Using our high quality digital microscopes, students explore soil layers, test textures and discover the tiny creatures and microbes living below. Perfect for KS1–KS3, this workshop links science, geography and sustainability, helping children see why healthy soil is the foundation of life itself.
Learning Objective
Children will discover the composition, structure and importance of soil. They'll explore how soil supports life, how it forms and how to care for it to sustain farming, ecosystems and civilisation.
Curriculum Links
KS1 (Ages 5–7)
- Science: Identify natural materials (rock, sand, mud); observe plant growth in soil.
- Geography: Explore local physical features like soil, rocks and vegetation.
- PSHE: Responsibility for living things and natural resources.
KS2 (Ages 7–11)
- Science: Understand soil as a habitat; study the formation and properties of different soils; role of worms and microbes.
- Geography: Understand land use and farming; investigate local soil types.
- Design & Technology: Link to growing and designing food production.
KS3 (Ages 11–14)
- Science (Biology, Chemistry): Soil composition, the carbon cycle, microorganisms, decomposition and nutrient cycling.
- Geography: Soil erosion, degradation and sustainability in land management.
- Citizenship: Human reliance on natural systems.