There are many hands-on activities students can do with the soil in their neighborhood. This kit provides resources for students and teachers to test different types of soils, learn the important characteristics of soil, and discuss the usefulness of earthworms. Within these lessons, students will:

• Learn how soil is made
• Investigate the importance of soil particle size
• Determine how worms help soil and plants
• Discuss the difference between weather and climate
• Learn about the adaptations plants have to collect, release, and conserve water