The Dirt on Soil

by: Christine Anne Royce

Have you ever played in the dirt? Repotted a plant? Planted a garden? In each and every one of these activities, you touched something that is a valuable resource in our lives—dirt! This chapter has students investigating different aspects of something that is right beneath our feet but plays an important role in the daily lives of many organisms.

Grade Levels

Early Childhood Elementary

Topics

Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Lesson Plans Literacy Teaching Strategies

Details

Type Book ChapterPub Date 4/15/2012Stock # PB315X_43

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