🎯 Learning Goals

I can...

identify and name the four main layers of the Earth

describe characteristics of each Earth layer

label a colour-coded diagram of Earth's layers

📚 Part 1: Earth's Layers Knowledge

1. How many main layers does the Earth have?

2 layers

3 layers

4 layers

5 layers

2. Which layer is the thinnest?

Crust

Mantle

Outer core

Inner core

3. Which layers are liquid? (Check all that apply)

Crust

Mantle

Outer core

Inner core

4. The hottest layer of the Earth is the _______________.

5. We live on the _______________.

🎨 Part 2: Label and Colour the Earth's Layers

6. Use the colour code below to colour and label the Earth's layers diagram:

Colour Code:

• Crust = Brown

• Mantle = Orange

• Outer Core = Yellow

• Inner Core = Red

7. Write one interesting fact about each layer:

Crust: _________________________________________________

Mantle: ________________________________________________

Outer Core: ___________________________________________

Inner Core: __________________________________________

8. Complete this sentence: The temperature gets _____________ as you move from the crust toward the centre of the Earth.

✅ Success Criteria Check

Before you finish, check that you have:

Labelled all four Earth layers correctly

Used the correct colours for each layer

Written one fact about each layer

Answered all multiple choice questions

Extension Activity: Choose one Earth layer to research further. What is one unique or surprising fact about this layer that you would like to share with the class?

Earth's Layers Diagram

Earth's Layers Diagram

🎯 Learning Goals

📚 Part 1: Earth's Layers Knowledge

🎨 Part 2: Label and Colour the Earth's Layers

✅ Success Criteria Check

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