Earth's Interior
Websites & Articles
Kids Fun Science-What Are the Earth's Interior Layers
It is impossible for drilling equipment to drill to the core of the Earth. Instead scientists use earthquake waves to determine what lies beneath our feet. They have found the Earth's interior has a number of layers. Earthquake waves are deflected when the density of the rocks changes which scientists use to determine the different layers inside the Earth...
Annenberg Learner-Children's Ideas About Earth's Interior
Earth has a solid metal inner core, and a liquid metal outer core. Temperatures in the inner core are near 6,000 3/4 C, while outer core temperatuers are bout 3500 3/4 C. Children have probably been exposed to popular media where "journeys to the center of the Earth" portray dramtic rises in temperature and molten rock...
Informational Videos
Brief explanation of the layers of the earth - more in depth
Brief explanation about the structure of the Earth. (I.e. core, mantel, etc.)
Activities & Worksheets
Learning Center Specific
Match Earth's Crust & Match Earth's Atmosphere -Together (if not, it will be too short)