🌍 The Crust - Earth's Skin

What is the Crust?

The crust is the thin, hard outer layer of Earth where we live. It's like the Earth's skin that protects everything inside.

🧩 The crust is made of huge puzzle pieces called TECTONIC PLATES

Think about it: What does the crust do for us?

Circle what lives on the crust:

🏠 Houses and buildings

🌳 Trees and plants

🐕 Animals and people

🌊 Oceans and rivers

Draw what you see on Earth's crust:

🔥 The Mantle - The Moving Layer

What is the Mantle?

The mantle is the thick, hot layer beneath the crust. It moves very slowly and pushes the crust around like a conveyor belt.

🌡️ The mantle is so hot it glows red and orange!

Think about it: Why is the mantle important?

What happens because the mantle moves? (Check all that apply)

🧩 Tectonic plates move

🏔️ Mountains can form

🌋 Volcanoes can happen

❄️ Snow falls

The mantle is _______ and moves _______ to push the crust pieces around.

Word choices: hot, cold, fast, slowly

⚡ The Core - Earth's Hot Centre

What is the Core?

The core is the very hot, dense centre of Earth. It creates heat that helps the mantle move and keeps our planet working.

🔥 The core is hotter than the surface of the sun!

Think about it: What would happen if Earth didn't have a core?

The core is the _______ layer and creates _______ for the whole Earth.

Word choices: hottest, coldest, heat, cold

True or False: The core helps make the mantle move.

True ✓

False ✗

🧩 Match the Earth Layers

Draw lines to match each layer with what it does:

🌍 Crust

🔥 Mantle

⚡ Core

Creates heat for Earth

Where we live and walk

Moves slowly and pushes plates

Fill in the missing words:

Earth has three main layers. The _______ is where we live. The _______ moves slowly underneath. The _______ creates heat in the centre.

🌏 As kaitiaki (guardians) of Earth, how can understanding these layers help us take care of our planet?

🎨 Design Your Own Earth Model

Draw and label Earth's three layers. Use different colours for each layer:

Write one interesting fact you learned about each layer:

Crust: ________________________________

Mantle: ________________________________

Core: ________________________________

What questions do you still have about Earth's layers?

Earth's Layers Cards

Earth's Layers Cards

🌍 The Crust - Earth's Skin

🔥 The Mantle - The Moving Layer

⚡ The Core - Earth's Hot Centre

🧩 Match the Earth Layers

🎨 Design Your Own Earth Model

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