Lesson 4: Life Cycle of a Plant & “Dirt” Cups
Lesson 4: Life Cycle of a Plant & Edible “Dirt” Cups
Category: Science—This lesson includes information about the life cycle of a plant
Purpose: To learn about the life cycle of a plant and make a fun treat
Plants require soil or dirt to grow, and the more nutrients the soil has, the stronger the plant will grow. There are five main steps in the life cycle of a plant that grows a fruit. These steps begin with a seed being planted, then a sprout (a mini plant), then a plant, then a plant with flowers, then finally the fruit will grow where the flowers were. Plants such as flowers get pollinated by bees who fly back and forth gathering nectar to eat, on the way they spread pollen that helps create more and more plants and flowers. Plants are a very important part of our diet, so it is important to know how they grow!
Now, it’s time for an extra fun activity—”Dirt” Cups! Inspired by the life cycle of a plant lesson.
Materials:
2 cups cold milk
1 (4 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (16 ounce) package chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
1 small bag of gummy worms for garnish (optional) or other desired decorations
Directions:
Stir milk and pudding mix together in a bowl until well blended and slightly thickened; let the mixture rest to thicken for about 5 minutes.
Stir whipped topping and 1/2 of the crushed cookies into pudding. Spoon 1 tablespoon crushed cookies into each serving cup. Fill each cup 3/4-full with pudding mixture and top with remaining crushed cookies. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Garnish with gummy worms or other decorations, and enjoy your edible dirt cup!
