Underground Roots

🌱 Perfect for Ages 7 to 13
Specifically designed for curious young minds, this educational model brings the fascinating layers of the earth to life for kids aged 7 to 13.

📘 A Must-Have for Classrooms
An engaging tool for geology and botany enthusiasts, this model is a vibrant addition to elementary and middle school Earth Science and Biology lessons. It visually illustrates soil layers and their critical role in plant growth and ecosystems.

🪴 Explore the Layers from Top to Bottom:

• O-Organic Layer: Decomposed leaves and twigs that enrich the soil with nutrients.
• A-Topsoil: A fertile layer where most plant roots thrive, rich with organic material, minerals, and life.
• E-Eluviation Layer: A lighter layer where minerals and organic matter are leached out.
• B-Subsoil: A dense layer accumulating iron, clay, and materials from above.
• C-Parent Rock: Partially weathered rock that forms the foundation of soil.
• R-Bedrock: The solid rock layer beneath it all.

🎓 Why Use This Model?

• 👀 Visual Learning Simplified: Bright illustrations demystify soil composition and structure, making complex concepts easy to understand.
• 👐 Hands-On Exploration: Movable pieces allow students to build and study their own soil profiles, fostering tactile learning.
• 🧠 Deep Conceptual Insights: Detailed labels and descriptions enhance comprehension of the functions and importance of each soil layer.
• 🤝 Team Learning Opportunities: Ideal for group activities, this model encourages collaboration and lively discussions.

🏫 How Teachers Can Use It:

• Seamlessly integrate into lesson plans for teaching ecosystems, soil fertility, and environmental conservation.
• Use as an inquiry-based learning tool to spark curiosity and encourage students to ask and explore questions about the natural world.