Soil Profile

Add to list Go to activity
Activity link broken? See if it's at the internet archive
In this activity, learners will create a soil profile in a bottle. They will learn about the organic and inorganic matter found in soil and observe as it separates into layers in the bottle. Activity includes step-by-step instructions and interactive questions to engage learners in creative thinking.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:
1 to 7 days
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per student
Age Range:
Ages 6 - 11
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • An empty jar or plastic bottle with a lid that you can see through (transparent)
  • A spot you can safely dig up soil
  • Garden tool or big spoon for digging and scooping soil

Keywords

Subjects

  • Earth and Space Science
    • Earth Structure
  • The Nature of Science
    • The Scientific Process

Informal Categories

  • Nature and Environment
  • Outdoor Activity

Other

Components that are part of this resource:

This resource is part of:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Source Collection

  • COSI Connects

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, COSI, 2021

Related Video