Science Lesson: How Soil Works
Created by Teacher(s): Yen-Yen Chiu|Published on: March 16, 2026
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Science
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: Global
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Synopsis
Students explore how soil supports life and cycles nutrients through plants and decomposers, then connect these ideas to real-world issues by analyzing local soil and considering access to healthy soil.
Inquire: Students explore why soil matters for growing food.
Investigate: Students learn how matter cycles through soil and create a model that shows how organisms recycle nutrients.
Inspire: Students analyze soil samples, make evidence-based predictions about soil health, and connect their findings to real-world social and environmental justice issues.
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