Rocks, Relics, and Soil · Spring Term

Secret Life of Soil

Investigating the composition of soil and its vital role in supporting life on Earth.

Key Questions

  1. 1Is soil just dirt or is it a living system?
  2. 2How does the type of rock beneath the ground affect the soil above?
  3. 3Why is soil conservation important for the future of food?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Geography - Physical Geography
Year: Year 3
Subject: Geography
Unit: Rocks, Relics, and Soil
Period: Spring Term

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