Rocks and Fossils: Tales from the Earth · Earth Science

Soil Composition

Investigating how soils are made from rocks and organic matter.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is actually hidden inside a handful of garden soil?
  2. 2How do we know which type of soil is best for growing vegetables?
  3. 3What would happen to the earth if there were no decomposers in the soil?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Science - Rocks
Year: Year 3
Subject: Science
Unit: Rocks and Fossils: Tales from the Earth
Period: Earth Science

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