Social Studies Map Unit: 
Activity: Making an Edible Map
Prior to class I mixed up some edible dough and gathered some candy for pairs of students. The partners then used the dough to create a topographic map of the USA.  Then used the candy to represent mountains, rivers, lakes, and cities.  

This lesson was a follow up learning about topographic maps.  The students used a topographic map of the USA as a reference.

 Dough recipe: 
  • 2 cups smooth peanut butter
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered milk
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups white corn syrup

Candy used:

  • Skittles
  • M&M's
  • Chocolate Stars
  • Hot Tamales

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The students had to work in partners to accomplish
the goal of making their very own Edible Map of the USA.
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