Students investigate how soil health supports ecosystems and food production, examine soil samples, and use evidence to compare healthy and unhealthy soils. Students connect these observations to real-world challenges, considering how extreme weather, climate change, and human activity affect soil and brainstorm ways to improve it.
Inquire: Students discuss why healthy soil matters, explore local examples of extreme weather impacts, and watch a brief video to spark curiosity.
Investigate: Students analyze soil samples, learn about soil organisms, and make evidence-based conclusions about soil health.
Inspire: Students reflect on the importance of soil health, identify a local soil problem they would like to solve, and propose ideas to improve soil in their community.
