Push a stick into the ground and see how far down it goes. Does the depth of soil that you can push your stick into change in different places? 
Time needed: 5 minutes

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A collection of sticks stuck in the park ground to make a little structure

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Explore the texture and depth of the soil using nothing but a handy stick.

How deep is the surface of the soil? 

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Hide and seek

Three children play in a park. One child is covering their eyes and the other two are running away

How deep is the surface of the soil?

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