“The girls studied the layers of the earth and then they made their own ‘edible’ earth.  The mint candy represents the core, the marshmallow represents the mantle, and the chocolate coating is the crust.” – Ms. Mara

“We’re doing science and we made the earth. And the best part is we get to eat it.” – LaMare’

“The chocolate is better than the peppermint.” – Amaya [referring to her “model of earth” on a toothpick – peppermint core, marshmallow mantle, and chocolate crust.]