Surf into Science 3:	 Living Things in the Soil 		 			


The student will be able to:  

Identify things found in the soil.

Activity:
 
1.	Arrange the students in groups and have them brainstorm to create
a list of living things found in the soil. After 15 minutes, list their 
results on chart paper. As a class discuss their selections until you are
in agreement as to which organisms belong and which should be eliminated 
from the list.
 
2.	Have the students classify their selections eg. burrowing animals,
insectivores, root crops, etc.

3.	Have the students make modeling clay figures of the living things 
eg. carrot, earthworm, mole, etc.

4.	Set up a layered soil display and have the students position their 
living organism models in the appropriate layer of soil.
 
Assessment:

Circulate, observe, and ask questions as each child participates 
in the activities.

Observe the child's social interactions with other class members.