Types of Soil – Stationery Holder - Activity Single

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Types of Soil – Stationery Holder

This simple soil model shows the Earth's layers. Use clear jars or corrugated waste boxes and layer sand, gravel, and potting soil. Each layer represents different soil types, like topsoil and bedrock. It's a hands-on way to learn about soil composition.

Mixed Media Best Out of Waste More than 60 mins 9 to 14 years Art and Craft Class 8

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Step - 01

Lets make the layers of soil of the science model in a fun and easy way. Take an empty corrugated box or any other hard cover paper box. Take plain white paper to make the layers of the soil.

Step - 02

Take the plain white paper and sponge dab the Rangeela Tempera Colours on the plain white sheets. Paint one white, red rustic affect and another grey colour. Let them dry.

Step - 03

Take the painted sheets and crumple them to give the layer effect. Cut them into smaller bits.

Step - 04

Take Rangeela Tempera Colours and paint the base of the box with black colour. Let it dry.Take the grey crumpled papers and apply Fevicol MR on the base layer after painting. Stick the crumpled paper on the base layer. Take red rustic crumpled bits and stick it above the base layer with Fevicol MR. Let it dry.

Step - 05

Apply Fevicol MR on the layers one after the other and stick the different coloured sands on the layers of the box. Stick the layers of the sand till the top middle layer. Let it dry.

Step - 06

Take the light green and dark sheets and cut them into small bits and pieces and stick it on the base for the top layer to grow with Fevicol MR. Let it dry.

Step - 07

Draw the leaves on the light and dark green sheets and cut it with scissors. Stick the grass on the top edge of the box. Let it dry.

Step - 08

Here is your easy to make stationery holder of types of soils.