Students explore Earth science by participating in a compost activity in class. In this worm lesson plan, students discuss the importance of worms in the creation of plants. Students cut out pieces from a print out to assemble a paper...

In this word search worksheet, students read several paragraphs about the types of soil. Students then use the bold words to complete the word search puzzle.

Students examine soils and the components that make them up. In this hands-on soil science lesson plan, students receive soil samples and must identify the various aspect which make up soil.   

Students model the soils layers using Oreo's. In this instructional activity students use their favorite food items to create a model of soil layers. A discovery instructional activity from a youth camp is adapted for classroom...

Fourth graders explore plant life by completing an Internet activity. For this botany lesson, 4th graders identify the types of plants that grow locally and the different soils they utilize to survive. Students read assigned text about...