{"product_id":"soil-discovery-essentials","title":"Soil Discovery Essentials","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo you w\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eant to bring soil science to life at home? Our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoil Discovery Essentials\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eturns learning about the underground world into an exciting adventure! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pack includes: \u003cem\u003eThe Soil Discovery Mat \u0026amp; Creature Cards \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Life Rocks Soil Book.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1) Soil Discovery Mat \u0026amp; Creature Cards:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA large hands-on learning tool with a beautifully illustrated, detailed cross-section of the soil beneath our feet. This experience is paired with 25 different soil creature cards, with integrated soil science games and activities that teach students the importance of the relationships between organisms in the soil and how these organisms are all connected through the great underground food web. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis hands-on learning tool \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etransforms learning about soil into a memorable and immersive experience. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe game mat is printed on a large neoprene mat, making it resilient to wear, tear and spills from food or drink. The creature cards have been designed to be robust and easily handled by children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIncludes multiple games and lesson outlines that utilise the discovery mat and creature cards and are aligned to student learning outcomes from the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiancurriculum.edu.au\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Curriculum V.9.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003efor Foundations through to year 6.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2) The Life Rocks Soil Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautifully illustrated, large-format book brings soil science to life through playful rhymes where your child will meet the amazing creatures that call soil their home. Paired with real photographs and age-appropriate scientific information, this book creates the perfect bridge between storytelling and learning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Life Rocks Soil Book also includes a number of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebonus digital resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, lesson outlines, activities and more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBean growing experiment:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeans are the easiest and fastest vegetable to grow at home. In this activity you will grow beans using rudimentary materials you can gather from around your home. Record the growth process in your beans in your printable bean growth journal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydrology, accumulation \u0026amp; filtration zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydrology is the science of waters movement through landscapes, underground water and human interactions with the water table. Understanding hydrology is crucial for environmental literacy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn how water shapes the land, how ecosystems are connected and how human activities can disrupt or enhance natural processes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeetle Anatomy Puzzle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeetle anatomy is a great example of how insects adapt to thrive in soil environments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn about the anatomy of beetles with this craft exercise by cutting up illustrations of beetle parts and assembling a black, green or stag beetle from your printable bug bits worksheet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColouring-In Sheets:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColouring-in pages in the back of this book, but if you want to share with your friends, you can print more using the digital files accessible via the QR code. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col start=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscovery Mat and Soil Creature Cards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA large hands-on learning tool with a beautifully illustrated, detailed cross-section of the soil beneath our feet, printed onto durable neoprene material. This experience is paired with 25 different soil creature cards, with integrated soil science games and activities that transforms learning about soil into a memorable and immersive experience. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for children aged 4 to 11 years old, to be used in classrooms, homeschooling, or simply nurturing your child's natural curiosity about the world beneath their feet. These engaging materials transform abstract soil concepts into tangible, memorable experiences that children will return to again and again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e--------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBENEFITS FOR PARENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimplify soil science:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParents don’t need to be experts in soil science to share a learning experience with their children. With the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Discovery Essentials \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epack, the included activities, lesson outlines, games and activities turn learning from a chore into an adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiversify Storytime:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharing stories with your children doesn’t need to be just bedtime stories; it can become an immersive, educational, and memorable experience. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBENEFITS FOR STUDENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteractive learning experiences:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents love exploring soil layers and organisms with our hands-on soil activities and games that make learning an adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill development:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to learning about soil, we’ve crafted our content to develop critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving as kids work together to complete experiments and explore soil ecosystems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-1f0ceac8-7fff-879a-e9a7-af291b57306c\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA connection to the environment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBy understanding the importance of soil, students will cultivate a deeper appreciation for the natural world and gain insight into why healthy soil is so crucial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Life Rocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49791757353240,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/5417\/5256\/files\/LANDSCAPE_images_1920_x_1080_2.png?v=1763948427","url":"https:\/\/liferocks-school.myshopify.com\/products\/soil-discovery-essentials","provider":"Life Rocks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}