Rocks and Soil
👩🏫 Teacher’s Guide
Objective
Students will identify rocks and soil as parts of Earth and describe their uses.
Vocabulary
rock, soil, ground, sand, clay, pebble, earth, hard, soft
Teaching Notes
- Bring samples of soil and rocks to touch and see.
- Ask: What is different between rocks and soil?
🧒 Student Worksheet
Concept and Helping Material
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Rocks are hard parts of the Earth. Soil is made from tiny pieces of rock mixed with air and water.
Both are found on the ground and help plants grow.
More Samples and Helping Ideas
- can be big or small.
- holds roots and helps plants grow.
- feels rough.
- feels sticky when wet.
- Pebbles are small .
Vocabulary and Definition
- — hard piece of Earth
- — loose material where plants grow
- — tiny rough pieces of rock
- — sticky soil that holds water
- — small smooth rock
Words to Learn
, , , ,
Sentences to Fill In
1. are hard.
2. is soft.
3. feels rough.
4. holds water.
5. are small rocks.
6. Plants grow in .
7. can be many colors.
8. is found on beaches.
9. is used to make pots.
10. The is covered with rocks and soil.
Reflection
- Where do plants grow?
- What is one way we use rocks?