This week in Science Year 3 became pedologists. (Science Soil Experts) . They were given 3 samples of soil to investigate and analyse. The children had to deduce which soil was the sandy soil, silty soil and clay soil. We used our senses to help us. First we started off by using magnifying glasses to look in detail, then moved on to touch and hear as we scrapped the soil.

Finally we completed a Ribbon test on each sample which involves adding small amounts of water to see if the soil can be rolled into a ball. It was very messy but we had a great time!