Program description
Did you know that soil is one of the richest habitats for biodiversity? More than a quarter of all species live under our feet. In this programme, students investigate the composition of soil, meet some of its inhabitants, learn about its food chain and discover why soil is the foundation of life on earth.
Note: This program is virtual via Zoom.
Consult the Educational Activity Kit: Soil Superheroes for ideas to extend the learning — and the fun!
Curriculum links
Ontario
Science and Technology
Grades 3 and 4: STEM Skills and Connections
Grade 3: Life Systems — Growth and Changes in Plants, Earth and Space Systems — Soils in the Environment
Grade 4: Life Systems: Habitats and Community
Quebec
Mathematics, Science and Technology — Science and Technology
Elementary Cycle 2: To make the most of scientific and technological tools, objects and procedures.
Grade 3: Biology — Living things are diverse, can be grouped, and interact in their ecosystems.
Grade 4: Biology — All living things sense and respond to their environment.
Grade 3: Animal Life Cycles
Grade 4: Plant Growth and Changes
Science
Grade 3: Life Science — Plant Growth and Changes
Earth and Space Science: Exploring Soils
Grade 4: Life Science — Habitats and Communities
Science
Grade 3: Growth and Changes in Plants
Soils in the Environment
Grade 4: Habitats and Communities
Science
Grade 3: Our Local Environment
Grade 4: Properties and Uses of Earth Materials
Science
Grade 3: Earth and Space Science — Soil, Life Science — Plants
Grade 4: Life Science — Habitat
Science
Grade 3: Life Science — Plant Growth and Changes, Earth and Space Science — Exploring Soils
Grade 4: Life Science: Habitats and Communities
Science
Grade 3: Exploring Soils, Plant Growth and Changes
Grade 4: Habitats and Communities
Science and Technology
Grade 3: Life Systems — Growth and Changes in Plants, Earth and Space Systems — Soils in the Environment
Grade 4: Life Systems — Habitats and Community
Teacher tips
An educator from the museum will connect with your classroom using Zoom videoconferencing. Through your web camera and the chat feature, the educator will see and interact with the students throughout the session. See the attached document for tips and tricks for connecting with your class.
PLANNING YOUR VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP (PDF)
After you book your program, we will provide information about the program set up and any supplies you/your students will need to maximize your experience.
Fee
$135
Your school may be eligible for financial support. For more information, contact the Customer Engagement Team.
Reservations
Booking requests can be made through the Online Reservation Request Form.
You can also connect directly to our Customer Engagement team:
Email: contact@IngeniumCanada.org
Phone: 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416
Program Details
- View all programs at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
- View other programs related to Agriculture
- View other programs for: Grade 3 - Grade 4 (Ontario) or Elementary Cycle 2 (Quebec)