They link to the UK Science curricula. Pupils recognise that soils are made from rocks and organic matter. Pupils compare the texture and properties of different soil types. In this short film ...

There are 10 billion tonnes of carbon stored in UK soils. A type of wet, boggy soil called peat is especially good at this. This type of soil is found in natural areas called peatlands ...

Using soil samples from your own area, your class will get up close and see what they can find inside different soils. A practical observation activity looking at soil in detail, with discussion ...

Ahead, we spoke to experts about the different types of soils, which plants thrive in each, and how to figure out what you're working with. Related: 13 Plants That Grow—and Thrive—in Poor Soil ...

Key Stage: KS2 Year ... find in the UK, Lumbricus terrestris – you can see it has a deep red head there, a really, really fine specimen! This would be a horrible planet to live on without earthworms.

Soils that are rich in life are vital for our survival but a third of the planet’s soils have been degraded. The University of Manchester is tackling this global emergency by establishing novel ...