Did you know that there are more living microorganisms in a tablespoon of soil than there are humans on earth?! Our beloved friends at GrowNYC Education recently hosted a fascinating soil science workshop. See their slides here with more fun soil facts!

Your playground’s treepits and garden offer the perfect outdoor labratory to extend the learning.

But until it warms up, you can start your soil investigation on your classroom’s windowsill using soil, seeds, and a few recycled materials. Click here for a full folder of resources including videos, activities and their soil science experiment.