Soil horizons make a soil horizons parfait with oreo cookies, chocolate chips, marshmellows, pudding, coconut and gummy worms.

In this interactive and engaging one-hour lesson plan, third-grade students will learn about the layers of soil, known as soil horizons, through a fun and hands-on activity. Using edible ingredients to create a 'soil parfait,' they will visually and physically understand the composition and different layers of soil.

Lesson Plan Details

Grade Level: Grade 3

Language: English

Hours per Lesson: 1.0

Lessons: 1

By AJ026

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Lesson 1: Understanding Soil Horizons through a Delicious Soil Parfait

Overview

This lesson introduces grade 3 students to the concept of soil horizons, using a fun, hands-on activity involving edible materials to create and understand different soil layers. Students will learn to identify and describe various soil horizons and their importance, as well as identify the contents and functions of each layer in a creative and engaging way.

Understanding Soil Horizons through a Delicious Soil Parfait

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Lesson Plan Info

1 Lesson, 1.0 hours total

Created 4/6/2025

Updated 4/6/2025