Investigate: soils

Resource Description

Soil is a living material consisting of minerals, organic matter, water, air and living creatures. It is the basis of our food production systems as well as a vital player in the world’s ecosystem performing services including filtering water, neutralising pollutants and recycling raw organic matter.
This learning sequence and investigation will assist students understanding of the value and vulnerability of soils. It is the start of ensuring that our students grow into informed consumers of the food we produce.