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Grade 3: Science: Soils in the Environment

A collection of activities, websites and resources to help support the Ontario, Grade 3 Science curriculum!

Curriculum Expectations

UNDERSTANDING EARTH AND SPACE SYSTEMS - SOILS IN THE ENVIRONMENT

1. assess the impact of soils on society and the environment, and of society and the environment on soils;

2. investigate the composition and characteristics of different soils;

3. demonstrate an understanding of the composition of soils, the types of soils, and the relationship between soils and other    living things  

Suggested Databases

VLC Bookmark

Logins for all VLC databases are found on the back of the VLC Bookmark.

Talk to your LCI today!

Want to learn more?

The United Nations promotes World Soils Day.  Learn about it!  Click HERE or on the picture above.

Books you might enjoy...

Visit your public library or pay a visit to your school's learning commons to see if they have these or similar books.

K-Gr. 6: Ask Us/Demande Moi

K-Gr. 6: How do I find out about my topic?

Organize your ideas:

Mind Mapping Tools for You:

Inspiration software

Don't forget the Inspiration software found on all UCDSB computers.  This program is for visual learning: 

graphic organizers, concept mapping, mind mapping, outlining, webbing, and plots and graphs.

K-Gr. 6: How do I create & cite my work?