Curating a list of soil resources suitable for teaching across the curriculum with elementary (K-7) students? This post lists resources shared on the topic of soil science from session two of the Garden Classroom Series. Schools and districts interested in hosting the entire Garden Classroom Series can learn more here and contact Megan for pricing and series scheduling here.
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Soil resource books for grades K-3
We need soil by Ji-jyeon Lee
Dirt, the scoop on soil by Natalie M. Rosinsky
Up in the garden, down in the dirt by Kate Messner
Compost Stew by Mary McKenna Siddals
My Mud Kitchen is Rad by Allison Bakkum
Carl and the Meaning of Life by Deborah Freedman
Exploring Soils: A Hidden World Underground by Samantha Grover
Soil resource books for grades 4-7
Soil erosion and how to prevent it by Natalie Hyde
The Street Beneath My Feet by Charlotte Guillain and Yuval Zommer
Different kinds of soil by Molly Aloian
Micro life in soil by Natalie Hyde
How is soil made? by Heather L. Montgomery
What’s sprouting in my trash? by Esther Porter
Why do we need soil? by Kelley MacAulay
Composting: Nature’s Recyclers by Robin Koontz
School garden soil resources for teachers
Common mushrooms of the Northwest by J. Duane Sept
A little bit of dirt: 55 science and art activities to reconnect children with nature by Asia Citro
Soil science resources for teachers available on the nutrients for life website
Soil inquiry kit
Looking for a curated soil kit with lesson sparks and everything included? The Soil Study and Inquiry kit from Canada’s Outdoor Learning School and Store includes a comprehensive PDF with book specific lesson sparks, guiding questions, and curricular connections for playful explorations of soil in your school garden or school yard. The kit also includes 7 curated picture books as well as multiple resources for hands on exploration and learning. It supports student learning across the curriculum, with a specific focus on how soil is different from dirt, and the importance of soil in our daily lives. Buy it here!
Soil Study & Inquiry Podcast!
If you’d like to learn more, listen in on a one hour Earthy Chats podcast. Episode 17 spills all the dirt on how we can integrate a soil inquiry across the curriculum.
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