This research template structures questions regarding the use and influence of the science behind the many uses of the mineral, salt.

Three main questions are posed to guide students on their research journey:

1. Why is salt important for the human diet?
2. How does salt help with the preservation of food?
3. What medical uses are there for salt?

Choose to set students off on their own research adventure or complete this template as a guided activity.

There are two versions of this two-page template. One lined and one un-lined.

This resource is included in the Year 3 Earth & Space Sciences: Soils, Rocks & Minerals Unit Plan.