Master the complete Soil Unit in Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science with this comprehensive Tarsia revision bundle.

Designed using SEC-style terminology and specification-focused language, this resource helps students actively revise soil science concepts through engaging, hands-on learning activities.

This bundle covers the major areas of soil science required for Senior Cycle Agricultural Science and supports students in developing strong scientific literacy, retrieval skills and exam confidence.

What’s Included

• Multiple Tarsia activities

  • Hexagons

  • Triangles

• Covers the complete Soil Unit

• SEC-focused terminology and definitions

• Ready-to-print revision activities

• Ideal for Higher Level Agricultural Science

Topics Covered

• Soil Formation & Classification

• Soil Horizons & Soil Profiles

• Irish Soil Types

• Parent Materials & Weathering

• Physical Properties of Soil

• Soil Texture & Structure

• Drainage, Porosity & Capillarity

• Chemical Properties of Soil

• Soil pH & Liming

• Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC)

• Soil Fertility & Nutrient Availability

• Organic & Inorganic Fertilisers

• Slurry & Farmyard Manure

• Soil Biology & Microorganisms

• Carbon & Nitrogen Cycles

• Mycorrhizae & Earthworms

• Nutrient Cycling & Sustainability

Why This Resource Works

• Reinforces key soil science terminology

• Uses concise SEC-aligned definitions

• Encourages active recall and peer learning

• Supports exam preparation and scientific literacy

• Helps students connect soil processes and management practices

• Excellent for revision lessons and classroom stations

Perfect For

• Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science students

• Higher Level revision classes

• Soil science revision

• Classroom stations and pair work

• Independent study and homework

• Teachers looking for ready-made resources

Format

• Printable Tarsia activities

• Digital PDF download

• Reusable classroom resource

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• Recall key soil science terminology

• Identify soil properties and processes

• Explain soil fertility and nutrient cycling

• Link soil management practices to productivity

• Improve accuracy in exam-style responses