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Digging Sticks

Craft your own digging tool!

Getting started

  • Find a strong stick that fits well in your hand (Eucalyptus branches work well!).
  • Shape one of the ends of the stick by rubbing on some concrete or stone until it is pointy enough to dig with.

Important

  • Only use your stick for digging – never point it at others
  • Always walk, never run, while carrying a stick
  • Keep the sharp end towards the ground
  • Always dig away from people

Investigate underground

Girl digging with stick

Digging sticks have been used as tools for thousands of years.

  • Can you dig a burrow for a small creature to live in?

  • Can you find any special rocks?

  • Perhaps a crystal or a fossil?

 

Two worms

Dig carefully and slowly you don’t want to hurt any creatures living in the soil.

  • Are there any creepy crawlies in the soil?

  • Can you find a worm?

Child playing with river

Make a river.

  • Can you create a channel for a river?

  • Get a cup of water and see how well your river works?

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