Y3 Rocks Lesson 4 Investigating Soils

Content Name

Y3 Rocks Lesson 4 Investigating Soils

Content Type

Partner Content

Description

Learning Objectives: To identify similarities and differences between types of soil To investigate soil drainage To describe the different layers in soil Working Scientifically: To set up a comparative (and fair) test To make systematic and careful observations and take careful measurements To use results to draw simple conclusions To make predictions

Curriculum

• Country

  England

  Key Stage:

  Key Stage 2

  Years:

  Year 3

  Subjects:

  • Science

  Topics:

  • Rocks

  Programmes of Study:

  • compare and group together different kinds of rocks on the basis of their appearance and simple physical properties
  • recognise that soils are made from rocks and organic matter

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