The student will learn that soil (not dirt) is needed to create many of the products that we use in everyday life, including our breakfast! The learner will be able to identify various every day products and if they grew in the soil or came from sand or clay.

Discipline
Physical Sciences
Grade Level
PreK-2
Lesson Area
Soil Basics
Lesson Type
Activity
Slides/Photos/Figures
Lesson Keywords
Sand
Clay
Soil
Products

Next Generation Science Standards

Grade Discipline Core Idea
PreK-2 PS1.A: Structure of matter (includes PS1.C Nuclear Processes)

Matter exists as different substances that have observable different properties. Different properties are suited to different purposes. Objects can be built up from smaller parts.