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Uncover the mysteries beneath your feet with hands-on soil exploration and microscopic investigations
Soil layer exploration • Microscope investigations • Living ecosystem discovery
Soil Investigation
Hands-on layer exploration
Microscopic Discovery
Soil creature investigations
Your School or Early Learning Centre
Kinder to Year 5
30 per session
Single session (45-60 min)
Double session (90 min)
Daily booking limits:
• Max 4 single sessions per day
• Max 3 double sessions per day
Single Sessions (45-60 min):
Double Sessions (90 min):
Cost Support: Don't hesitate to reach out via the booking form if cost is a barrier for your small/independent/community school - we are always happy to chat!
Soil is composed of several different key materials that students can learn about and explore. This hands-on incursion offers students the opportunity to learn about soil composition and the qualities of the materials of which it is comprised, as well as the chance for a close up look through a digital microscope.
This incursion is particularly relevant for the following Australian Curriculum point for year 3: AC9S3U02: compare the observable properties of soils, rocks and minerals and investigate why they are important Earth resources