Case study: There's something going on under the moss
Photo acknowledgement: Karlsruhe Regional Council (cover of the material)
- Primary, Secondary
- Indoor & Outdoor
- Experiment, Game, Hands-on activity, Publication
- Germany
There’s something going on under the moss
“There’s something going on under the moss” (in German: Unterm Moos ist was los) is educational material developed by the Karlsruhe Regional Council specifically for primary school teachers. The aim is to facilitate the integration of soil science and soil protection topics into school lessons, emphasiing practical activities and hands-on learning experiences. This material is part of a broader range of teaching resources designed for different school levels, including primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary schools.
Objective
The project aims to seamlessly incorporate soil-related topics into school curriculum. Pupils are encouraged to engage in practical, hands-on activities with direct real-world applications. For primary schools, the objective is for pupils to experience and understand the soil ecosystem through practical experiments, sensory experiences, and games.
Approach
The educational material covers various aspects of soil science, including soil formation, characteristics, functions, threats, and protective measures. It is divided into modules for each topic with guidance for teachers, worksheets, experiments, sensory experiences, and games.
This material is noteworthy as it comprehensively addresses key soil-related topics and provides teachers with easily implementable resources. By offering practical investigations, games, and sensory experiences, it facilitates a deeper understanding of the soil ecosystem among pupils.
Link for further information
Teaching materials on the topic of soil – primary school (in German)
https://pudi.lubw.de/publikationen (Database with various publications)