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Soil Samples (Soil Texture)

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Soil Samples (Soil Texture)

Grades 3-8

This kit is designed to help students explore soil texture through hands-on analysis. While the color of each soil sample may vary due to natural mineral content, the particle sizes accurately represent their texture types.

Perfect for Activity 2: Soil Textures by Feel in the Types by Texture lesson plan, the kit includes:

  • 2 cups of sand

  • 2 cups of silt loam

  • 2 cups of clay

Students will learn to identify soil types by feel and appearance—an engaging way to connect science concepts to real-world agriculture.

For additional context and teaching support, explore related soils lessons on the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix.

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  • 5

    Soil Sample Review

    Posted by Danielle on Dec 21st 2021

    Great product for having my class identify their given soil type by investigating the properties of soil that we studied. Students performed a water absorption test and other observations before sharing their thoughts and findings for a fun way to end our agriculture unit.

  • 5

    soil samples

    Posted by Amy on Oct 12th 2021

    Excellent--I used them for a classroom soil activity and they were perfect. Very helpful. Thank you

  • 5

    Great for touchy elementary kids

    Posted by Lindy on Sep 29th 2021

    Having samples of sand, silt, and clay makes my soil unit so much easier. The students are constantly drawing connections and remembering what they observed about these samples. Each bag is about a quart size and comes 1/2-2/3 full. It's enough for me to give 90 students 1/2-tsp of each (plenty to make their observations) and still have a good amount left over for next year. Worth the purchase every time!!