Land & Water Conservation Poster and Speaking Contest

Soil. Where it all Begins.

All of the words from the theme that is written above in bold must appear on the poster

Soil:

1. the top layer of the Earth's surface, like its skin, made from a mix of broken-down rocks, minerals, dead plants and animals, air, and water

What's is soil made of?

1. Minerals: These are tiny pieces of rocks and sand that give soil its hard, gritty parts. 

2. Organic Matter: This is the stuff from dead plants and animals, like old leaves and bits of fur, that make soil dark and rich. 

3. Water: This is the liquid in the tiny spaces within the soil that helps plants and living things. 

4. Air: Just like water, air can be found in the small spaces in soil, which is important for living things in the soil. 

5. Organisms: These are the living things in the soil, from tiny bacteria to earthworms. 

• soils4kids website with more information

• Handout about the Speaking Contest

• Get application form for speaking here

  • • This contest is simply for students that are interested. There are no teachers that actively help students with this activity at this time. See the email address on the poster to the right if you would like more information about the speaking contest.