Exploring Earth's Four Amazing Layers
Grade 7 Science Journey to the Center of Our Planet Discovering What's Beneath Our Feet
What Do You Know About Earth's Layers?
K - What do you KNOW about Earth's layers? W - What do you WANT to learn? L - What have you LEARNED? (We'll complete this at the end!)
Earth's Four Amazing Layers
Layer Characteristics - Let's Explore!
Crust: Thin, solid, rocky outer layer we live on Mantle: Thick, hot, mostly solid rock that can flow Outer Core: Liquid iron and nickel, creates Earth's magnetic field Inner Core: Solid iron ball, hottest part of Earth
Hands-On Learning: Label and Describe
Work with a partner to label your Earth diagram Use the color code: Crust=Brown, Mantle=Orange, Outer Core=Yellow, Inner Core=Red Write one amazing fact about each layer Check your work using the success criteria checklist
Reflection and Exit Ticket
Complete your KWL chart - What did you LEARN today? Exit Ticket: Name one new thing you discovered about Earth's structure Success Check: Can you name all four layers and one fact about each?