Dirt Detectives
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
Incursion Details
Location
Your School or Early Learning Centre
Year Levels
Kinder to Year 5
Max Students
30 per session
Duration
Single session (45-60 min)
Double session (90 min)
Daily booking limits:
• Max 4 single sessions per day
• Max 3 double sessions per day
Cost
Single Sessions (45-60 min):
- One session: $420
- Two sessions: $780 ($390 per session)
- Three sessions: $1,080 ($360 per session)
- Four sessions: $1,280 ($320 per session)
Double Sessions (90 min):
- One session: $500
- Two sessions: $940 ($470 per session)
- Three sessions: $1,320 ($440 per session)
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!
Incursion Overview
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