Description
Soil Unit
This Soil Unit comes with hands-on science lessons and assessments! Everything you need for teaching the components of soil and how soil supports life can be found here. Save time planning, and your students will love completing the hands-on activities found in this unit.
For a closer look at the activities in this unit, see the product preview at the top of the page!
What topics are covered in this Soil Unit?
This Soil Ecosystems Unit includes 5 detailed lesson plans. All lessons are hands-on and incorporate literacy skills. Students will investigate–
- 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 types of resources are included in the unit?
A variety of no-prep activities are included in these unit plans.
- worksheets
- hands-on activities
- experiments and demonstrations
- foldables
- entry/exit tickets
- quiz
- test
- word wall cards
- timeline of suggested activities: Provides a timeline for using the activities included within this unit and provides links to websites featuring videos about concepts being taught.
- answer keys included throughout
Students will become fully immersed in learning about soil as they conduct experiments, watch demonstrations, and make foldables!
Are digital resources included?
Most worksheets, the quiz, and the test within this Soil Unit are also included in an interactive Google Slides format and can be shared with students using your Google Drive.
Video tutorials are included to help you share interactive Google Slides with your students.
What standards are covered?
This Soil Unit is specifically aligned with the Virginia science SOL 3.6, although it closely matches most science standards related to soil components and how soil supports life.
This unit has been updated to align with the 2018 Science SOLs AND the 2025 Science Instructional Guides.
What are other teachers saying about this unit?
- “This covers everything that Virginia third graders need to know. The students loved the activities and learned the material well.” (Jennifer F.)
- “My students loved this resource. They really enjoyed all the active, hands-on activities!” (anonymous buyer)
- “This resource was aligned to the standards, well-organized, and engaging.” (anonymous buyer)
- “I love using these units! They’re easy to follow and prepare for. I love the hands-on experiences for the students.” (anonymous buyer)
- “My students loved this unit. I actually preferred the summative to the one provided by our county.” (anonymous buyer)
- “My 3rd grade students loved using this resource. The lessons were engaging and fun.” (Brooke P.)
Don’t Miss Out!
You don’t need to spend hours creating your Soil Unit! These lessons require minimal prep work and are easy to implement, whether teaching in-person or virtually. Students will also enjoy learning about the soil through hands-on activities and experiments.
Want to save money?
This Soil Unit is included in my 3rd Grade Science Unit Bundle for a discounted price!
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