This product includes two separate files:

- a 24-page PowerPoint presentation featured around the topic of soil and its importance

- a 12-page interactive notebook that coincides with the information presented in the PowerPoint

Topics included are:

- Components of soil - minerals, humus, air, water

- Soil Layers and composition - topsoil, subsoil, bedrock

- How Soil is Formed - weathering and erosion

- Types of soil - silt, sand, clay, loam

- Soil Conservation & Importance of Soil - plant with cover, composting, types of farming, preventing pollution

Many pictures and examples are included on each slide of the PowerPoint. Real-life images and graphics are guaranteed to keep your students interested in the lesson. Additionally, the file contains the interactive notebook. The powerpoint includes all of the information needed for students to complete and fill out the information needed for the interactive notebook. Together, this bundle can provide meaningful instruction for a week or more!

This product aligns to the 3rd grade VA Science SOLs