Unit 1 Topics:

Part 1 Digging into the Secrets of Soil: We'll dive into what soil is, what it needs to maintain a healthy ecosystem, stay healthy, and how it helps plants grow.

Part 2 Soil Superheroes: We'll uncover the secrets of soil, from the tiny creatures living in it to the big roles it plays in our gardens and farms.

Standards Aligned:

• 3-LS4-3 (NGSS)

• 4-LS1-1 (NGSS)

• 5-ESS3-1 (NGSS)

• 5-ESS2-1 (NGSS)

• 3.4.3-5.A (PA STEELS)

• 3.4.3-5.D (PA STEELS)

• 3.4.3-5.F (PA STEELS)

• 3.5.3-5.FF (PA STEELS)