Edible soil

Check out this yummy way to learn the layers of the Earth!

This chocolate dirt or chocolate soil is easy to make. Grainy chocolate dirt/ chocolate soil does resemble real dirt, once the mix is done and baked.

A rose by any other name, right? Chocolate 'soil' just means chocolate crumble, but this nickname comes from its use as the 'ground' for many desserts. Sprinkle on a plate and top it with anything from panna cotta to a scoop of your favourite ice cream.

Have your science experiments, and eat them too!

Dig deep for some edible, dirt-loving fun! Children will eat up this delicious activity that uses food with layers to bring about learning.

Years ago, when I first started teaching the soil unit, I was looking for a way to make it more exciting. The importance of soil structure is often lost on students, and I finally came up with a g…

Eat dirt for science! A fun project that mixes STEM learning with fun snacking. Teaches kids about the layers of soil and a little geology.

recipe for kids plastic play dirt for kids indoor winter or inside winter activities

Mrs. Feiman's Class helped kids remember soil layers with fun food! Check out her recipe!

Gardening in areas with shallow soil and abundant sunlight can be a challenge.