Download Describe the composition and structure of Earth.

Chapter 3 Section 1 A
Objective: Describe the structure
and composition of Earth.
SWBAT: Apply knowledge of the
composition and structure of Earth’s
layers.
Warm up
Write the question and answer in a complete sentence.
1. Which of the Earth’s structural layers is
cool and rigid by the crust and mantle?
2. Which of the Earth’s structural layers is
pliable and solid?
3. What are the compositional layers of the
Earth?
Drawings and Labels
• Draw the diagram to the
right to the best of your
ability. Label the parts of
the diagram with the
correct words. Use page
61 to help you.
Word List:
Core, Crust, Mantle,
Lithosphere,
Asthenosphere,
Mesosphere, Outer Core,
Inner Core
Concept Map
Earth
Consists of
Geosphere
Hydrosphere
Consists of
Crust
Mantle
Core
Consists of
Lithosphere
Asthenosphere
Exit Slip
Write the question and answer in a complete sentence.
• How do
scientists
investigate the
composition of
the Earth’s
layers?
• What are these
layers?
Rubric
Category/
Score
Exit Slip
4
3
2
1
All “terms of
use” used
correctly in
answer. Used
evidence to
clearly justify
answer with
examples.
Most “terms of
use” used
correctly in
answer. Used
evidence to
justify answer.
Some
“terms of use”
used correctly
in answer.
Used some
evidence to
justify answer.
Few of the
“terms of use”
used correctly
in answer.
Used some
evidence to
attempt to
justify answer.