Soil Activity Pack
For teachers who love options.
3rd grade and 4th grade
Here's what you'll get:
→ Soil Labs in a Snap
→ Soil Digital Inquiry Jr.
→ Soil Slides and Notes
→ Soil Interactive Notebook
→ Soil Properties and Water Retention Experiments
→ Soil Digital Vocabulary
→ Properties of Soil Flipbook
→ Soil Vocab Task Cards
Build Stronger Understanding Through Practice
These activities help students work with key science concepts in a clear, hands-on way, so they can apply what they’re learning with more confidence.
Teachers love it!
Ashley L.
I love all of your notes, slideshows, labs, etc. You explain things so clearly and everything is neat and clean - easy to read and follow. Thank you so much!
Vonessia L.
These mini science activities are great.. We have bought so many of your curriculum already..all i can say is good things about your product, they are well put together. I am completely satisfied with this and the other products you have made.
Brandi B.
Great resource that helped students to really understand the different properties of soil and how it is created. For sure helped!!
Let's make sure this is the right fit.
Who is this for?
This resource is a great fit if you want:
- 3rd grade or 4th grade activities
- Flexible options for teaching soil properties, soil layers, and how soil forms
- A variety of activities for differentiation
- Supplements to your curriculum
- Labs, a digital inquiry, slides and notes, an interactive notebook, experiments, digital vocabulary, a flipbook, and vocab task cards
- Simple, engaging activities without building everything from scratch
Who is this NOT for?
This resource is probably not the right fit if you’re looking for:
- Day-by-day lesson plans
- A full 5E unit
- Formal assessments or tests
- Activities for grades other than 3rd or 4th
It’s designed to supplement your existing curriculum with flexible activities.
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$19.95 ADD TO CARTMaterials you'll need
The materials you need depend on which activities you choose.
Soil Samples (Labs in a Snap)
- 3 types of soil (sand, potting soil, and dirt from school or home)
- Hand lenses
- Trays or plates
Dirt Pudding (Labs in a Snap)
- Oreos
- Vanilla pudding
- Chocolate pudding
- Gummy worms
- Sprinkles (green or brown if possible)
- Small clear plastic cups
- Spoons
Be aware of any student allergies.
Properties of Soil (Experiments)
- 4 soil samples
- Hand lenses or microscopes
- Soil testing kit (optional)
Retention of Water in Soil (Experiments)
- Gravel, sand, potting soil or loam, and bentonite clay powder
- Graduated cylinders (100 mL)
- Funnels
- Paper coffee filters
- Small plates or petri dishes
- Microscopes (optional)
