Soil Science Incursions for Primary Schools

Discover engaging science incursions for primary schools in Australia with Life Rocks. Our hands-on workshops and science education resources align with the Australian Curriculum V 9.0. Available now in Melbourne.

Life Rocks has a mission to anchor childhood development and earth sciences at the heart of education and serve as a key ally in connecting children to nature.

Our soil science incursions for primary schools include hands-on investigations and explore the lives of tiny creatures that support our ecosystems. These activities promote critical thinking, creativity, and curiosity.

We design our soil exploration activities for students in pre kinder through year six, using our soon to be released Soil Education Kit which is aligned with the Australian Curriculum V 9.0 We tailor the content of the soil incursions to each year level for a memorable learning experience. These sessions are perfect for educators seeking soil science incursions in Melbourne.

Primary School Science Incursions in Melbourne

We offer school science incursions in Melbourne, regional Victoria, and beyond. Whether you are in Melbourne or elsewhere in Australia, our primary school incursions will bring nature-connected education to your classroom.

  • Engaged Learning: Our incursions feature interactive science experiments and activities for primary schools that make learning engaging and enjoyable for students.
  • Comprehensive Programs: We offer a range of educational workshops for schools, including environmental science incursions, earth science incursions and nature connection incursions.
  • Educational Resources: We support our sessions with robust science education resources designed to align with the Australian curriculum.
  • Experienced Facilitators: Our facilitators have experience in teaching primary school science incursions. They have professional science or education backgrounds, and can bring their knowledge and skill to your science program.

Pre School Soil Incursions

We also offer kindergarten and pre kindergarten versions of our soil science incursions for preschools. Our preschool incursions offer a playful take on the incursions listed below, while incorporating songs and stories to engage young learners.

Soil Incursion Session Details

One Session
$17per student
Three Sessions
$15per student
Two Sessions
$16per student

As a not for profit, we aim to keep our costs low while providing maximum value for schools. The aforementioned prices are for a minimum of 20 students, and a maximum of 30 students per session. If you’re a community/parent run school, or have fewer than 20 students, please get in touch with us to discuss how we can meet your needs.

Join us on an educational adventure with one of our incursions listed below. Alternatively, you can reach out to us to customise an incursion that suits your specific needs.

If you have any questions, would like to know more, or are keen to book a session, please get in touch!

Ella Henderson

Ella Henderson

LIFE ROCKS AMBASSADOR & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

I am a soil ambassador and learning facilitator at Life Rocks. My background is in environmental science and permaculture, and I love sharing (and continuously learning!) about the wonderful and delicate web of life on our planet.

If you have any questions, would like to know more or are keen to book a session - please get in touch!

The children were super engaged each week, and I noticed immediately the change these earth based sciences and workshops had on the children. At lunchtime..I noticed that they were engaging in their natural environment in a more curious and inquisitive way. They were climbing trees more, digging in the soil.. It was great to see them engaging in this way.

Daniel Caia
RISE Principal
SOIL SAFARI
The soil beneath our feet is teeming with life! More than just worms, this incursion takes young learners on a fascinating exploration into the soil food web and why our society and ecosystems depend on it!
Duration: 60 minutes
Single session
Pre kinder to year 4
BEAN BOOGIE
This hands-on experience brings nature to children’s fingertips! An upgrade of a classic STEM activity, growing beans in different mediums helps students to learn so much about plants and their needs, including soil! This activity invites older students to develop hypotheses about how plants grow in different soil types, while younger students get to experience the wonder of plant growth and learn about plant parts and needs.
Duration: 45-60 minutes
One to three sessions, spaced weekly
Pre kinder to year 6
WASTE WARRIORS
Having a worm farm is sustainability in action and an excellent way to teach students about decomposition, the role of organisms in soil formation and how we can turn waste into a valuable resource. Our soil ambassador can either set up a new worm farm for your centre or school to keep, or bring one in for students to explore.
Duration: 45-60 minutes
One, two or three sessions
Pre kinder to year 6
DIRT DETECTIVES
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
Single session
Pre kinder to year 4