Rocks and soil
Science · Earth's Systems · conceptual
Recognise that soils are made from rocks and organic matter, and that different soils have different properties
What mastery looks like
- State that soil is a mixture of broken-down rock particles and decomposed organic matter (humus)
- Compare at least two types of soil (sandy, clay, loam) and describe their different properties
- Explain that soil formation takes a very long time as rocks gradually break down
Check your understanding
Can Rocks and soil explain that soil isn't just dirt — it's made from tiny broken-down bits of rock mixed with dead leaves and other organic material?
Prerequisites
Required first