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Underground Worlds - Soil, Rocks and Earth Systems

Welcome to Underground Worlds – Soil, Rocks & Earth Systems

Dig deeper and discover the hidden forces shaping our planet.

Designed for children aged 6-14, this exciting hands-on module uncovers the secrets beneath our feet. Blending science, exploration, and creativity, children will investigate Earth’s materials and discover how landscapes are formed and transformed over time.

From building layered soil models to experimenting with rocks and simulating environmental change, each session encourages children to think like young geologists - observing closely, testing ideas, and making connections to the natural world around them.

Through imaginative, practical projects, children will explore how soil supports life, how rocks tell stories of Earth’s past, and how wind and water shape the land. The module culminates in a celebration of their discoveries, where children can showcase their models and share what they’ve learned about our ever-changing planet.

Blending outdoor-inspired learning, experimentation, and hands-on design, Underground Worlds nurtures curiosity, environmental awareness, and scientific thinking.

Perfect for nature lovers, young explorers, and curious minds. Book now and let your child uncover the science beneath the surface!

🌍 Earth Layers Explorers – build a soil profile model and investigate and compare different soils

🪨 Rock Detectives – test rocks for hardness, texture, composition, and chemical properties

🍫 Chocolate Geologists – model the rock cycle using delicious, hands-on materials

💧 Soil vs Water Challenge – explore desertification and discover how soil and plants retain water

🌾 Shifting Sands – investigate sand dune movement and explore how plants help stabilise landscapes over time

Sessions are active, creative, and accessible - using simple materials, hands-on experiments, and real-world challenges.

No prior knowledge needed - just curiosity and a willingness to explore!

Course Objectives:

Building both scientific understanding and hands-on enquiry skills, while encouraging curiosity, confidence, and environmental responsibility.

🪨 Work scientifically through investigation

Carry out simple tests (e.g. hardness, absorbency, pH)

Observe, compare, and record findings using basic scientific methods

🔄 Explain key Earth processes

Describe the rock cycle and how materials change over time

Understand how weathering, erosion, and environmental factors shape landscapes

💧 Explore the role of water and plants in ecosystems

Explain how soil retains water and supports plant life

Investigate how lack of vegetation can lead to desertification

🌾 Understand landscape change and environmental impact

Describe how sand dunes move and how plants stabilise them

Recognise the importance of vegetation in preventing land degradation

🛠️ Develop practical and creative problem-solving skills

Build and test models to represent real-world processes

Make predictions, test ideas, and refine designs

🌱 Build environmental awareness and curiosity

Develop a deeper appreciation of the natural world beneath our feet

Begin to understand human and natural impacts on Earth systems

Specialist Resources Needed:

We will mostly be using easy to find, everyday household and garden resources. I will provide a resource list each week of what we need.

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