Ever Changing Earth
Layers of the Earth
You are a geologist (scientists that study what the Earth is made of and how it works). Your mission is to discover everything you can about the layers of the Earth. When you are done you will create a mini book to store your information about the layers of the Earth!
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
- Students will research what is currently known about the layers of the earth.
- Students will observe the similarities and differences between the temperature and composition of four of the layers of the Earth.
Success Criteria
Success Criteria
- I have found several facts about each of the four layers of the Earth.
- I can compare the temperature and composition of each of the four layers of the Earth.
Roles
Roles
- Organizer, Materials Manager/Technician, Time Keeper, Checker, Reader
View the following slideshow and video to find out information about the different layers of the earth:
Watch this video to find out how to create a tiny book:
Mini Book Checklist:
Mini Book Checklist:
- Did I Include . . .
- Information about each layer of the Earth?
- size
- temperature
- other facts
- Diagrams?
- Color?
- Information about each layer of the Earth?
Group Conversation
Group Conversation
Use accountable talk to discuss the following talking points:
- How are the four layers similar?
- How are the four layers different?
- How might the differences and similarities in the layers relate to what we have learned about the moving continents?
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