11 - Why is soil amazing?
Title
Why is soil amazing?Reading Text
Soil is very important for our planet. It is not just dirt! There are millions of tiny animals living in it. For example, the earthworm helps plants grow by making holes in the ground. Soil also gives us food because plants grow in it. But we have a problem. We are losing soil very fast because of farming and pollution. It takes a very long time to make new soil—more than 100 years! So, we must be careful and keep the soil healthy.
Activities
Vocabulary
- Text: The top layer of the earth where plants grow.
- Text: A long, thin animal that lives in the ground.
- Text: A large round object in space, like Earth.
- Text: Something we take when we are sick to feel better.
- Text: A living thing that grows in the earth and has leaves.
- Text: What people and animals eat to live.
- Label: SoilAnswer: A
- Label: EarthwormAnswer: B
- Label: PlanetAnswer: C
- Label: MedicineAnswer: D
- Label: PlantAnswer: E
- Label: FoodAnswer: F
- Before: We live on a beautifulAnswer: planetAfter: called Earth.
- Before: Trees and flowers need goodAnswer: soilAfter: to grow.
- Before: TheAnswer: earthwormAfter: creates space underground for roots.
- Before: Scientists can makeAnswer: medicineAfter: from things found in the ground.
- Before: We mustAnswer: protectAfter: nature, not hurt it.
- Text: To be generatedAnswer: Soil is alive.
- Text: To be generatedAnswer: Darwin liked worms.
- Text: To be generatedAnswer: Fungi help plants grow.
- Text: To be generatedAnswer: Soil stores carbon.
- Text: To be generatedAnswer: We need good soil.
Comprehension
- Text: Soil is just dead dirt.Answer: false
- Text: Earthworms help plants grow.Answer: true
- Text: We get food from the soil.Answer: true
- Text: Making new soil is very fast.Answer: false
- Text: Farming can hurt the soil.Answer: true
Written Expression
- Text: Why is soil important for humans?
- Text: What can we do to help the planet?
Here are some example answers:
1. Importance of soil:
- "Soil gives us food to eat."
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