Earth's Amazing Soil Layers

Discovering what's beneath our feet A journey through soil layers For Primary 2 & 3 explorers

What do you think is under the ground?

Think about when you dig in the garden What colours do you see? What creatures might live there?

Soil is Like a Layer Cake!

Soil has different layers Each layer has a special job Just like layers in a yummy cake Let's explore each layer together

The Soil Layer Journey

The Top Layer - Where Life Begins

Made of fallen leaves and twigs Home to many tiny creatures Feeds the soil below Like nature's recycling centre

Topsoil - The Plant's Favourite Layer

Dark and rich like chocolate Where most plant roots live Full of nutrients for growing Home to earthworms and beetles

Comparing Soil Layers

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Soil Layer Detective Challenge

Look at the soil picture Can you spot the different layers? What creatures can you find? Which layer would a plant root choose?