Soils - Elementary GLOBE

Soils Module

Scoop the dog has gotten away again and it is up to the GLOBE Kids to find him. Along the way, they discover all the holes he has dug and the hidden world underground. In this story, students will learn about the different types of soil and the animals that live beneath their feet.

By the end of this module, students will know how to describe the different components that make up soil, discover the basics of decomposition and understand why soil is important for plants and animals.

Storybook: The Scoop on Soils Book PDF: Printer-friendly eBook: For computers and tablets Print On-demand Paperback Activities: Getting to Know Soil Soil Treasure Hunt We All Need Soil! Coloring Page A Coloring Page B Help Printing Tips eBook Instructions

Elementary GLOBE Translations

Elementary GLOBE is designed to introduce students in grades K-4 to the study of Earth system science. Each module includes a science-based fictional storybook, three learning activities and teacher's notes with a glossary of relevant scientific terminology. 

Translated versions

GLOBE strives to provide translations of materials in the official U.N. languages.

Currently, these resources are available in:

• Arabic 
• French
• German
• Norwegian
• Spanish

To download a translated version, click on the corresponding language below. Not all storybooks and activities have been translated into every language. To add a language to this list, email GLOBEhelp@ucar.edu for more information about translation approval.

Elementary GLOBE Translations: العربية| Français | Deutsch | Norsk | Español