Grades 3–8 (Kit)
Get hands-on with soil texture! This clay soil sample is designed to help students explore soil texture through touch and observation. By feeling and observing this fine-textured soil, students will learn to recognize the unique characteristics of clay and connect their discoveries to real-world soil science.
Clay soil is known for its small particles and high water-holding capacity—perfect for teaching students how particle size affects texture, drainage, and plant growth.
Kit Contents
- 2 cups of clay soil
Lesson Plans
Use this kit with Activity 2: Soil Textures by Feel in the lesson plan Types by Texture, available on the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix. Additional soil science and agriculture lessons can also be found on the Matrix.
Ordering Options
Need a full classroom set? Try the Soil Samples (Soil Texture) Kit, which includes sand, silt loam, and clay for side-by-side comparison. You can also order Clay or Sand individually.
