Collect your soil sample from your backyard, park, or garden.

Fill a clear mason jar about halfway with your soil. Then fill the rest of the jar with water, leaving a little space at the top.

Tightly close the lid and shake the jar hard for about 1–2 minutes to mix the soil and water completely

Observe how the soil has separated into layers. The heavier sand will settle at the bottom, followed by silt, with clay on top. Discuss or record what you see!