Grade 2

Soil and what grows in it

Learn that soil is the home for many plants and small creatures.

Category: World Around Us 7 min Growing
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Look at soil in a garden or pot. Notice that it holds water, roots, and tiny living things.

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Soil gives plants a place to grow their roots.

plant home

Connect soil to gardening.

Example: Roots grow in the soil.

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Earthworms live in soil and help make it healthy.

soil creatures

Discuss small helpful creatures.

Example: Earthworms are good for soil.

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Sandy soil feels rough. Clayey soil feels sticky.

types of soil

Compare if possible.

Example: Different soils feel different.

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Farmers use soil to grow crops like rice and wheat.

farming link

Connect to food we eat.

Example: Our food starts in the soil.

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