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The other day I taught my boys the layers of the Earth by having them make these edible Earth layers. I got the idea from watching another YouTuber’s video (video not available) of her kids making them.

I had my husband video me and the boys making ours. This is really a tasty project too. 🙂  Below the video you’ll find a couple links to use while teaching on the subject of the Earth’s layers as well as the directions for the edible Earth.

How to make the edible Earth layers:

• • • Make a pan of Rice Krispy Treats (they come Gluten Free too) or buy the already made. I made my own with a few marshmallows and a little butter in the microwave, add the Rice Krispy’s.  <—- this will be your Mantle.
    • Regular sized marshmallows <—- will be your Outer Core.
    • Raisins, M&M’s or something else small  <—- will be your Inner Core.
    •  Smucker’s Magic Shell Topping <—- will be your Earth’s Crust.

After you coat your edible Earth layers in the Magic Shell sauce stick it in the freezer (put a piece of wax paper under it) for maybe 10 minutes till the shell/crust hardens. Then slice your edible Earth in half and look at the layers. Eat and Enjoy!

Online teaching aids:

• • • • GeoKids is an interactive website showing the Crust, Mantle, Core.
      • Sign up at Instructor Web here for a FREE “limited membership” that allows you to access a printable lesson plan on the Earth’s layers.
      • Visit my Pinterest “Homeschooling board” for lots of ideas I collect from others online.

    You and your kids may enjoy trying a volcano kit or this disgusting kit also.

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Tracy self-publishes Bible based workbooks for children, teens and adults now. She writes about homeschooling and just about anything related to family life in Ohio. Strong honest views will surface from time to time on topics related to truth, faith, freedom and current events. ***See all of her books by clicking on her name in this Bio.

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