Description

Soil Task Cards

Soil Task Cards are a no-prep, fun way to review soil components and how soil supports life.

Soil Task Cards includes 28 task cards, a student response worksheet, and an answer key. Questions are multiple choice, multiple select, fill-in-the-blank, and ordering.

What will students review with these task cards?

With these Soil Task Cards, students will:

• How soil forms
• The components of soil (rock, clay, silt, sand, humus, air, and water)
• The amount of soil components varies in different types of soil
• How different types of soil affect plant growth
• The ways soil supports human and animal life
• How soil provides support and nutrients necessary for plant growth

What standards are covered?

These Soil Task Cards are specifically aligned with the Virginia Science SOL 3.6, although they closely match most science standards related to soil components and how soil supports life.

These task cards have been updated to align with the 2018 Science SOLs AND the 2025 Science Instructional Guides.

Is a digital version included?

These Soil Task Cards resource includes BOTH a digital version and a PDF version. The digital version can be accessed through Google Forms and allows students to easily self-check their work. You can also use the Google Forms task cards to track student progress.

When you purchase this product, you will be given access to a link that will allow you to open the file in Google Forms. You’ll then share that file with your students.

What if I want to create my own science task cards?

Four blank task cards are included so that you can create additional questions, if needed. For these task cards, you will print the blank cards and write your questions directly on the cards.

What are other teachers saying about these science task cards?

• “Great resource, easy to understand and kept kids engaged!” (Rebecca C.)
• “My students love using these resources! Very student-friendly and easy to use!” (Victoria S.)
• “Loved this resource and it aligned very well with our curriculum!” (Devon A.)
• “Nice addition to end our unit with review.  Aligned with our SOLs perfectly.” (Charlene D.)
• “This was perfect for our soil unit, and a rare resource. Thanks so much!” (anonymous buyer)
• “Thank you! This is such a challenging unit for me; it helps to have a low-prep activity like this on hand!” (Amanda B.)

Don’t miss out!

Task cards are a great, no-prep way to review at the end of a science unit or before state testing. These Soil Task Cards can easily be used as part of a science center, Scoot activity, or review game.

 

Want to save money?

These Soil Task Cards are included in my 3rd Grade Science Task Cards Bundle for a discounted price!

 

More Soil Resources:

• Soil Unit
• Soil Jeopardy Game
• Soil Study Guide
• Soil Escape Room
• Soil Slideshow Presentation

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Other Information:

Check about my blog post all about task cards for games and activities you can play with these task cards!

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