Treehut
Suzy's World: Earth
At this site from Suzy's World and Suzy Cato, you can find out what the earth is made of and try an experiment.
Channel 4 Learning
Science Essentials: Rocks and Soils
Learn what rocks are, how they turn into soil, and their many different uses. Educational extras include a glossary, some do-at-home activities, a quiz, and answers to frequently asked questions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Types of Soils
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes different types of soil.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Types of Soils
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes different types of soil.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Rocks and Soils
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this unit children should come to recognize that underneath all surfaces is rock which they may not be able to see, that rocks get broken down into pebbles and soils which we can often see, and that...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Soil
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains a pre-test using the Activotes. It is a third grade study of the three main types of soil as well as the layers of soil. Graphic organizers and hands-on experiments are integrated.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: How Do Different Types of Soil Form?
Find out about the two major factors that affect soil formation.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Investigation 6 Soil Profile
In this hands-on lesson plan, students investigate the properties of different layers of soil.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Soil Ingredients
Pupils are put into groups for this activity, and given a soil sample which they sort into rock particles and organic material.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Human Activity
A webpage discussing how human activity has impacted soil, populations, water composition, and temperature. Website includes an audio tour of the material. [1:53]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Types of Soils
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes different types of soil.
LM Digital Media
Kids World Fun: Water and Soil [Pdf]
This Greek fairy tale shares the story of two kingdoms who were in disagreement over the claim to a river.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Urban Farming, Soil Science and Me
This lesson should be used within a service learning project to bridge three fundamental categories: community service, personal growth and course content.
Other
Kids Farm: Home
With pictures, games, and more, Kids Farm teaches younger students about farmers and farm animals.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Ecosystems
How would you define an ecosystem? Check out this educational resource to learn more about the living and nonliving parts of different ecosystems.
Quizlet
Quizlet: Earth's Resources Science Vocabulary Quiz
Interactive matching and multiple choice activities covering third grade Earth science vocabulary.
Quizlet
Quizlet: Earth's Resources: 3rd Grade Science Vocabulary: Flashcards
This set of interactive flashcards focuses on 16 vocabulary words related to the earth's resources.
BBC
Bbc Schools: Ks2 Bitesize: Science: Rocks and Soils
Easy-to-understand review of key concepts about rocks and soils, with diagrams, activities, and quiz questions.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Earth Science for Kids: Soil
Kids learn about the Earth science subject of soil including how it is formed, properties, horizons, layers, topsoil, bedrock, and facts about soil.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is Soil?
Provides a definition and explanation of how soil is formed.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Earthworm: The Farmer's Friend
Discover how earthworms help farmers.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is Compost?
Compost is decomposed organic matter that we can add to the soil to introduce some essential nutrients. Discover what compost is made of and what it is used for.
Bill Nye
Bill Nye: Erosion Explosion
Try this at-home science experiment to learn about how erosion works.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Are Natural Resources?
Overview of the types of natural resources and a list of natural resources found in India.