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Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Objective:
YWBAT recognize and describe the layers of
the Earth.
Drill:
How is the lithosphere different from the
asthenosphere?
Homework
Play Outside!!!
Answer
The lithosphere is rigid and is divided into
tectonic plates. The asthenosphere is a layer
of soft mantle material that flows very
slowly.
DiD you know…?
Gases and fluids
escaping from
secondary
volcanic vents
can create hot
springs such as
this one in New
Zealand.
Today’s Activities
Drill
Journey to the center of the Earth
Conclusion
Closure
Which compositional layer of the
Earth do you think will take the
longest to get through? Why?
Closure Answer
Answers will vary