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The document contains notes for a Grade 3 Science lesson on soil, focusing on its formation, types, and sustainable use. It includes learning objectives, vocabulary, and questions related to soil properties, with specific references to the UAE's sandy soil. Additionally, it features short answer and critical thinking questions to engage students in understanding the importance of soil and its inhabitants.

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Soil

The document contains notes for a Grade 3 Science lesson on soil, focusing on its formation, types, and sustainable use. It includes learning objectives, vocabulary, and questions related to soil properties, with specific references to the UAE's sandy soil. Additionally, it features short answer and critical thinking questions to engage students in understanding the importance of soil and its inhabitants.

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Category Notes Session 2024-25

Topic/Lesson Chapter 3 - Soil Notes 2


Grade 3 Subject Science
Name Date
Learning Objectives.

· To analyze how soil forms and identify different soil types based on their properties.
· To propose ways to use and protect soil sustainably in farming and nature.
Keywords with meanings.

1.Soil - Uppermost layer of the Earth.


2.Humus - Decayed organic matter
3.Manure - Animal waste fertilizer

Vocabulary words.

1. Clayey Soil 5. Manure


2. Loamy Soil 6.Earthworms
3. Sandy Soil 7. Gravels
4. Humus 8. Minerals

UAE link question:

1. What type of soil is commonly present in UAE?


Ans. Sandy soil is commonly present in UAE.

Short answer questions:

1. How does humus help the plants?

Ans.Humus helps plants grow by keeping the soil rich, holding water, and giving
nutrients.

2.Why is loamy soil good for plant growth?


Ans. Loamy soil contains a lot of humus and can hold both air and water.
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3.Tarun and Ajay are playing in a field. Tarun places stones over all the burrows
and tunnels in the soil, just for fun. Ajay notices it and removes all the stones.
(Value based question)
A. Name two animals that live inside the
soil?Ans. Earthworm and snail.

B. What value is shown by Ajay?


Ans. Ajay shows kindness and cares for animals

Think and answer

1.Many animals live in the soil but only earthworms are considered useful for
farmers.Why? (Real life questions)
Ans. Earthworms help farmers by making the soil soft and adding humus, which
makes it better for plants to grow. Other animals don’t do this, so earthworms are
very helpful.

1. Pinky collected some clay from a potter near her house. She put it in a pot and
planted a baby plant in it. She watered it regularly. But after a few days, the plant
wilted. Tell us why? (Critical thinking)
Ans. Clayey soil is not good for plants because there are no spaces between its
particles to hold air, but it holds a lot of water which can damage the roots and make
the plant sick.

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