Soil – Basic 1 Basic Science Lesson Note (Second Term)

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Say what soil is
• Name things we find in soil

Introduction:

Soil is the brown or black earth we see on the ground. It covers the land where we walk and play.

Lesson Content:

What is Soil?

• Soil is the top part of the earth
• It is brown, black or red in color
• Plants grow in soil
• We use soil to plant flowers and crops

Things We Find in Soil:

• Small stones
• Dead leaves
• Water
• Air
• Small animals like worms
• Roots of plants

Uses of Soil:

• Plants grow in soil
• We use soil to make pots
• Farmers plant crops in soil

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is soil?
2. Name two things we find in soil
3. What color is soil?
4. Where do plants grow?

Assignment:

Draw soil and name two things you can find in it.