Edible solar system

Science class always seems to be one of the most interesting parts of my day. Today the students had to arrange vegetables and fruits - the Sun and planets - in their proper order. After that, I made a salad from the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn, mushrooms, and salad dressing. The students were motivated to eat the salad and fruit because one of the planets was made of chocolate, and I told them they could eat the chocolate after they ate the others foods. It's amazing what kids will do for six M&Ms. Suddenly, they become so focused.