Soils in the Environment – EQAO Meets Science (Grade 3)

Dig into deeper understanding—while supporting EQAO literacy goals.

This strand-specific resource connects the Soils in the Environment expectations from the Ontario Grade 3 Science curriculum with literacy tasks that follow a gradual release model. Whether students are learning about soil types or exploring composting, they’re also practicing comprehension and extended writing in meaningful ways.

What’s Inside:

• Original reading passages rooted in soil science

• Scaffolded tasks that move from modelled to independent

• Comprehension, short answer, and long answer formats

• Student self-assessment checklists and reflection tools

• Teacher rubrics and built-in report card comment support

Ideal for whole-class lessons, independent literacy centers, or curriculum-aligned EQAO review.