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Recipe for a Planet (Mars Version)
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Patrons build edible models of Earth and Mars to compare their sizes, internal layers, and surface features.
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A fun adventure
Kids had a great time, and recognized the modeling of the planetary layers remarkably well during assembly. The process was almost as messy as expected, but instructions are well-written to minimize that as much as possible. To make really clear layers of sprinkles would have required far more sprinkles than indicated in the recipes. A group of three seemed to be the easiest size, with two kids collaborating on Earth and one for Mars.
The kid-friendly recipe sheets are quite clear and work really well for the model creation process. The accompanying questions are great and really help with the comparison process.
I would probably use this as a wrap-up activity rather than an introduction, but would definitely consider repeating the activity as a high-interest illustration.