{"id":245,"date":"2019-07-03T16:39:43","date_gmt":"2019-07-03T16:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nature-watch.com\/blog\/?p=245"},"modified":"2019-07-03T16:39:45","modified_gmt":"2019-07-03T16:39:45","slug":"soil-science-activities-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/03\/soil-science-activities-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Playing in the Dirt: The Exploration of Soil Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When kids play in the dirt, they\u2019re not just getting\nmessy\u2026they\u2019re learning! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many children are fascinated by the natural world, and it&#8217;s\neasy to see why they&#8217;re drawn to the ground beneath their feet.&nbsp; In most\nsituations, there are entire ecosystems just below the surface and a little\ndigging brings it to light.&nbsp; Plus, the soil itself is important in the circle\nof life.&nbsp; There&#8217;s so much to learn about by just getting your hands dirty!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nature Watch kits and activities let kids get down to the ground to learn about soil sciences while having fun playing in the dirt. Here&#8217;s a look at some of our soil science activities for kids:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Soil Science Activities for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/explore-soil-book-p-1881.html?cPath=160_207\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Explore-Soil-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-247\" width=\"113\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Explore-Soil-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Explore-Soil-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Explore-Soil-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Explore-Soil-85x85.png 85w, https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Explore-Soil.png 579w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 113px) 100vw, 113px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/explore-soil-book-p-1881.html?cPath=160_207\" target=\"_blank\">The Explore Soil Book<\/a>&nbsp;is a perfect starting point for teaching children about the underground world.&nbsp; This activity book includes 25 different learning experiences, each emphasizing a different aspect of dirt and soil.&nbsp; From analyzing soil composition to learning about the dangers of uncontrolled runoff, there&#8217;s something here to get any child interested in soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/topsoil-tour-p-2005.html?cPath=160_207\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Topsoil-Tour-300x244.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-248\" width=\"133\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Topsoil-Tour-300x244.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Topsoil-Tour.png 569w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 133px) 100vw, 133px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more advanced students, there&#8217;s the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/topsoil-tour-p-2005.html?cPath=160_207\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Topsoil Tour<\/a>, a collection of experiments to be conducted on soil, focused on its physical and chemical properties.&nbsp; Students can test pH balance, nitrogen levels, and more &#8211; using genuine reagents provided in the kit.&nbsp; This is also perfect for budding young farmers and soil scientists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/soil-horizons-display-p-1786.html?cPath=160_207\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Soil-Horizons-296x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-249\" width=\"153\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Soil-Horizons-296x300.png 296w, https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Soil-Horizons-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Soil-Horizons-85x85.png 85w, https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Soil-Horizons.png 573w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a better look at the underground world, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/soil-horizons-display-p-1786.html?cPath=160_207\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Soil Horizons Display<\/a> is an eye-catching and interesting STEM learning resource. This is a beautiful display piece, showing a scale-model cross-section of the ground from topsoil down to bedrock.&nbsp; It&#8217;s also a great tool for helping to visualize geologic strata, and how everything below is compacted into layers.&nbsp; This could easily segue into a discussion of topics like geology, or how scientists discovered that the continents used to be linked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/decomposition-kit-p-1935.html?cPath=160_207\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Soil-1-300x239.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-250\" width=\"192\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Soil-1-300x239.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Soil-1.png 577w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, a comprehensive lesson on soil can&#8217;t only focus on matters of growth &#8211; there&#8217;s also decomposition to consider.&nbsp; Our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/decomposition-kit-p-1935.html?cPath=160_207\" target=\"_blank\">Decomposition Kit<\/a>&nbsp;contains numerous experiments and activities, all aimed at helping children understand how one generation of life helps provide for the next.&nbsp; By studying how various items decompose or degrade, children also learn a bit more about the importance of buying biodegradable products. These lessons&nbsp;can also be enhanced with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/see-through-composting-container-p-1218.html?cPath=160_207\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">See-Through Composting Container<\/a>, which allows students to see the decomposition process close up, but in a safe environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nature Watch: The #1 Store for Soil Science Activities for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/nature-watch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nature Watch<\/a> is dedicated to helping you teach children about preservation, conservation, and the importance of our eco-system.&nbsp;Encourage children of all ages to get in touch with their natural surroundings through activities that foster a love of the outdoors and environmental sciences. Trust Nature Watch to provide the most engaging crafts and accessories for experiential learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/themes-c-160.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CTA-Shop-Now-300x60.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CTA-Shop-Now-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nature-watch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CTA-Shop-Now.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><br><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><!--EndFragment--><\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When kids play in the dirt, they\u2019re not just getting messy\u2026they\u2019re learning! 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