Download Earths Layer Model

6E Lesson Plan Template
Author:
Tiffany Chen
Date: Day 2
October 17th 2013
Topic:
Earths Structure
Title:
Grade Level:
Earth Model
6th grade
Lesson Summary:
Students will learn about the earth’s layers and make a model. They will explore the layers of earth
through an interactive board where they can test their knowledge. Then they will do an activity where they
make a 3D model of the earth’s layers with a half of a foam ball. Students will color code each layer. They
will also look into what the each layer is composed up and its thickness.
Arkansas Science Frameworks SLEs: (list # and text of each SLE)
ESS.8.6.1
Identify and diagram the layers of the Earth:
 crust
 mantle
 inner and outer core
ESS.8.6.2
Model the layers of the Earth
ESS.8.6.3
Model how convection currents in the mantle affect lithosphere movement
ESS.8.6.5
Diagram and explain how volcanoes work
Main SLE covered in this activity:
ESS.8.6.2
Model the layers of the Earth
Objectives: The learner will:
1 Students will be able to model the Earths layers
Essential Question:
What do the Earths Layers look like when the Earth is cut in to half’s
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Timeline: (about how many class periods, or minutes this lesson takes)
1 class period 50 minutes
Materials: (what and how many of each are needed)
Half circle for each student
Handout
Markers
gesso
Teacher Preparation:
Teacher will paint the half circle with gesso. I will have all materials ready and have a bigger diagram
available for them to see how the project looks
Student Prerequisites:
Students have learned that there are layers of earth and the order.
PROCEDURE
Engage: I will show the class the Interactive board. They can test their knowledge by testing it with the
board.
Explore:
Students will get into groups of 3 to 5. They will use the diagram on the worksheet provided. Students will
come up with their own color scheme. They will draw the earth’s layers on the foam ball with a pen and
then color them in with markers. Students will used there models and notes to do a short quiz. Students will
help one another figure out the layers from which ones are the thinnest and which ones are the thickest.
Students will fill out a worksheet
Explain:
As a class we will go over the answers. Each group will give and answers to one question and justify it.
Elaborate:
The class will look at the answers to the more question on a power point. Students will learn about how the
convection current looks.
Extend:
I will ask student about the composition and state of matter of each layer will go in to talking about how
the earth is set on plate tectonics
Evaluate:
Students will be evaluated on their models as well as the quiz. Students models should have the layers in
order as well show that the crust is a thin layer and the other 3 are thicker layers.
CROSS CURRICULAR CONNECTIONS
Math: Students will learn to draw to scale with the four layers of the Earth. The half circles are 3 inches
Language Arts: Go over the spelling words: axis, Sea-floor spreading, Transform Boundary, Convergent
Boundary, Divergent Boundary, Continental divergent boundaries, Hot Spots, Continental-Continental
Collision, Oceanic-Oceanic Subduction
Social Studies: Students will learn about the different regions on the earth. Desert, rainforest, ect
Other
Parental Involvement:
Help student learn the layers by looking at their models
Technology Connections:
laptop
Resources:
http://www.colorado.edu/physics/phys2900/homepages/Marianne.Hogan/inside.html
http://mceer.buffalo.edu/connected_teaching/lessons/plateTectonics.html
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/quizshow.php?title=earth-layers-quiz&quesnum=8&showNextQ=
Notes:
I painted the half circles with gesso because the markers would wash off if you didn’t.
Credits:
This lesson: _x _is original
__was adapted from’s original lesson.
Chart 1
Layer
Depth from the Earth’s Surface
Layer Thickness
Crust
30 km
30 km
Mantle
30-2890 km
2860 km
Outer Core
2890-5150 km
2260 km
Inner Core
5150-6378 km
1228 km
Chart 2
Layer
Properties for the earth layer
Crust
Solid surface, with great expanses of water
Mantle
Solid and liquid (like magma), ranges in temperature from 1000-5000° C
Outer Core
Liquid, scientists think it’s made of iron, ranges in temperature from 5000-6200° C
Inner Core
Solid, made of Iron and Nickel, ranging in temperature from 6200-6700° C
1. What is the inner most layer of the earth?
Inner core
A.
Outer core
B.
Mantle
C.
Crust
D.
Asthenosphere
E.
2. What is the outer most layer of the earth?
Inner core
A.
Outer core
B.
Mantle
C.
Crust
D.
3. Which layer of the earth consists of molten?
Inner core
A.
Outer core
B.
Mantle
C.
Crusts
D.
Lithosphere
E.
4. Which layer of the earth is a solid and why?
The inner core is solid because of the
A.
movement of the outer core.
The inner core is solid because of the low
B.
pressure and below freezing temperatures.
The inner core is solid because of a balance
C.
between hot and cold temperatures.
The inner core is solid because of the high
pressure that drop the temperature inside
D.
the core.
The inner core is solid because of the sky
E.
high pressure and temperatures.
5. Which layers make up the asthenosphere?
Crust, mantle, and core
A.
Bottom part of the upper mantle
B.
Crust, and uppermost part of the mantle
C.
Only the crust
D.
The asthenosphere does not exist
E.
6. Which layers make up the lithosphere?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Crust, mantle, and core
Bottom part of the upper mantle
Crust and uppermost part of the mantle
Only the crust
The lithosphere does not exist.
7. Which layers make up the tabosphere?
Inner and outer core.
A.
Mantle.
B.
Inner core, outer core, and mantle
C.
Crusts and mantle.
D.
The tabosphere doe not exist.
E.
8. The mantle makes up ___________ of the
Earth's volume.
9. The crust and the uppermost part of the
mantle make up the __________.
10. The bottom part of the upper mantle makes
up the __________.
11. Which layer lies directly above the inner
core?
Mantle
A.
Crust
B.
Outer core
C.
Lithosphere
D.
12. Which layer lies directly above the outer
core?
Asthenosphere
A.
Crust
B.
Mantle
C.
Inner core
D.
All of the above
E.
1. What is the inner most layer of the earth?
A.
Inner core
Outer core
B.
Mantle
C.
Crust
D.
Asthenosphere
E.
Which layers make up the lithosphere?
Crust, mantle, and core
A.
Bottom part of the upper mantle
B.
C.
Crust and uppermost part of the mantle
Only the crust
D.
The
lithosphere does not exist.
E.
2. What is the outer most layer of the earth?
Inner core
A.
Outer core
B.
Mantle
C.
D.
Crust
7. Which layers make up the tabosphere?
Inner and outer core.
A.
Mantle.
B.
Inner core, outer core, and mantle
C.
Crusts and mantle.
D.
E.
The tabosphere does not exist.
3. Which layer of the earth consists of molten?
Inner core
A.
B.
Outer core
Mantle
C.
Crusts
D.
Lithosphere
E.
4. Which layer of the earth is a solid and why?
The inner core is solid because of the
A.
movement of the outer core.
The inner core is solid because of the low
B.
pressure and below freezing temperatures.
The inner core is solid because of a balance
C.
between hot and cold temperatures.
The inner core is solid because of the high
pressure that drop the temperature inside
D.
the core.
The inner core is solid because of the sky
E.
high pressure and temperatures.
5. Which layers make up the asthenosphere?
Crust, mantle, and core
A.
B.
Bottom part of the upper mantle
Crust, and uppermost part of the mantle
C.
Only the crust
D.
The asthenosphere does not exist
E.
6.
8. The mantle makes up __%80____ of the
Earth's volume.
9. The crust and the uppermost part of the
mantle make up the __Lithosphere____.
10. The bottom part of the upper mantle makes
up the __Asthenoshere____.
11. Which layer lies directly above the inner
core?
Mantle
A.
Crust
B.
C.
Outer core
Lithosphere
D.
12. Which layer lies directly above the outer
core?
Asthenosphere
A.
Crust
B.
C.
Mantle
Inner core
D.
All of the above
E.