The Importance of Soil
Exploring the composition of soil and its importance for plants and animals.
Key Questions
- Explain what we can find buried inside the soil in our garden.
- Predict what would happen to plants if there was no soil.
- Justify why soil is important for growing our food.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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