Layers of the Earth

Students will model and describe the layers of the Earth, including the crust, lithosphere, asthenosphere, mantle, outer core, and inner core through several hands-on activities. Students will model the different layers of Earth's interior and differentiate between benefits and limitations of the models.

Resource ID#: 170245 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 7

Intended Audience: Educators

Instructional Time: 80 Minute(s)

Keywords: layers of the earth, lithosphere, asthenosphere, mantle

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Assessment, Student Center Activity, 3D Modeling

Instructional Design Framework(s): Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)

Resource Collection: Osceola - Science 4 Inquiry (MSP)

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