Types of Soil Word Mat
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Types of Soil Word Mat" is written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 8-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
Types of soil word mat for 3rd to 5th grade: 6 soils, sandy, clay, silt, loam, peat and chalky, each with a drawn sample and a short description. Part of our World Soil Day holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Keep the mat on desks during a soil unit or a soil sample lesson. Children use it to compare soils and borrow the words for their own writing.
What students will practice
- Teaches 3rd to 5th grade students what soil is made of, the living things in it and why healthy soil matters for growing food.
- Gives children a picture word bank to check while they read, talk and write.
- Made for 3rd to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Types of Soil Word Mat?
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Keep the mat on desks during a soil unit or a soil sample lesson. Children use it to compare soils and borrow the words for their own writing.
What is the Types of Soil Word Mat?
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One page titled Types of Soil with 6 panels. Each panel shows a sample of the soil and says how its grains feel and how it holds water: Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Silt Soil, Loam, Peat Soil and Chalky Soil. Loam is marked Best for growing.
Can I use the Types of Soil Word Mat at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 3rd Grade to 5th Grade World Soil Day resources are there?
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7 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 30 World Soil Day resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our World Soil Day activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are World Soil Day resources for?
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These are written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 8-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these World Soil Day resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 3rd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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