Identify and describe different soil types with this worksheet.
Investigate the Different Types of Soil
Sand, silt, and loam – Oh, my!
Are you looking for a resource to assess your students’ understanding of different soil types? This science worksheet will get your students thinking about soil properties, characteristics and purposes. The worksheet includes seven questions with a variety of different question types.
An answer key is included with your download to make marking fast and easy!
Multiple Applications of This Types of Soil Worksheet
This handy Science worksheet can be used in a variety of ways in your primary classroom. Some suggestions are outlined below.
- Lesson warm-up or wrap-up (via smartboard)
- Collaborative group activity
- Homework assignment
- Summative assessment
For students who need an extra challenge, encourage them to create Venn diagrams to compare different soil types.
For students who need additional support, invite them to complete the worksheet in a 1-on-1 environment or small group.
Easily Download and Print
Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or editable Google Slides version of this resource.
Because this resource includes an answer sheet, we recommend you print one copy of the entire file. Then, make photocopies of the blank worksheet for students to complete.
To save paper, we suggest printing this 2-page worksheet double-sided. Alternatively, project the worksheet onto a screen and work through it as a class by having students record their answers in their workbooks.
This resource was created by Melissa McLaren, a Teach Starter collaborator.
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