Download Earth Layer Foldable

6E Lesson Plan Template
Author:
Tiffany Chen
Date: Day 3
October 17th 2013
Topic:
Earths Structure
Title:
Grade Level:
Detailed about the Earths Later Earths Layers
6th grade
Lesson Summary:
Student will watch a video on YouTube that explains the earth’s layer in detail and there thickness and
compositions. Students will then make a foldable of the earth’s layer. They will color each layer a different
color. For each main layer (Crust, mantel, inner core, and outer core) student will find the state of matter,
composition, and thickness of the layers.
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.8.6.1
Identify and diagram the layers of the Earth:
 crust
 mantle
 inner and outer core
ESS.8.6.2
Model the layers of the Earth
Objectives: The learner will:
1) Students will Learn about the earth’s layers more detailed.
2) Student will learn how thick each layer is, the state of matter, and what each Layer is composed of
Essential Question:
What are the Earths layers composed of?
How thick are the four main layers
What is the state of matter of each Layer?
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Timeline: (about how many class periods, or minutes this lesson takes)
50 minutes 2 days
Materials: (what and how many of each are needed)
Glue sticks
Scissors
Construction Paper
Worksheet
Pencils
PowerPoint
Teacher Preparation:
I will have all material ahead of time. I will have a PowerPoint that will explain each of the layers in detail
and a copy of the notes. I will have an example of the foldable available. Student will have information that
is needed to fill out the worksheet
Student Prerequisites:
Students have learned about the Earths layers and where the convection currents can be found
PROCEDURE
Engage: Students will watch the video ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAHY6965o08 ) over the
earths layers of the cake. The video explains the composition of each layer. Students will then break into
groups to use the information they learned from the video.
Explore:
Student will break into groups of four, to make the foldable. Each student in the group will take one of the
layers and find the thickness of the layer, state of matter, and the composition of the layer. Student will
color the layer cut them out and glue them to the construction paper like the diagram that is given to them.
Each main a layer (crust, mantel, inner core, and outer core) is broken up into several other layers. Student
will examine each of the of the layer.
Explain:
One person from each group will call out one of their layers information so that student can compare to
make sure they have the right information. Student will
Elaborate:
Students will go over the PowerPoint. Students will have a copy of the notes that they will have to fill in
the blanks. The notes will go over what they have learned and summarize some key components of the
earth’s layers. The power point will go over the layers what each layer is composed of, the state of matter,
and the thickness of each layer.
Extend:
Students will look at the thickness of each layer and learn to turn the kilometer into miles and vice versa.
Student then will look at a map and find a similar distance to get an idea of how long each earth’s layer is. .
Evaluate:
Students will be assessed by the worksheet and a short quiz that they will take after they have finished the
worksheet. Students foldable should contain the correct information on thickness and state of matter.
Students will be graded on the answers to the worksheet.
CROSS CURRICULAR CONNECTIONS
Math: Students will learn how to convert miles into kilometers and vice versa.
Language Arts: Go over the spelling words: Convection Currents, Oceanic Crust, Lithosphere,
Asthenosphere, Mesosphere
Social Studies: Students will learn how to read a map and use the scale on the map to show distance
Other:
Parental Involvement:
Parents can help student at home by showing them the You tube video of the earth’s layers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAHY6965o08
Technology Connections:
Laptop
Internet
YouTube
Resources:
http://www.myschoolhouse.com/courses/O/1/69.asp
http://mjksciteachingideas.com/pdf/EarthFoldable.pdf
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAHY6965o08
Notes:
Credits:
http://mjksciteachingideas.com/pdf/EarthFoldable.pdf
This lesson: _Detail about the Earths layers_is original
MJKSCITeachingIdeas.com’s original lesson.
__was adapted from
Earths Layers Quiz
1. The thin outermost layer of the earth is called the
Crust
2. The layer below the thin outermost layer is called the
3. The center of the earth is called the
core
.
mantle
.
4. Which layer of the earth is the hottest?
crust
mantle
core
5. Which of the following statements is true?
The mantle of the earth is made of solid nickel and iron.
The crust of the earth is made of solid nickel and iron.
The outer core is made of solid nickel and iron.
6. The
crust
is the thinnest part of the earth.
7. The
core
is the thickest part of the earth.
.
Earths Layers Quiz
1. The thin outermost layer of the earth is called the
.
2. The layer below the thin outermost layer is called the
3. The center of the earth is called the
.
4. Which layer of the earth is the hottest?
crust
mantle
core
5. Which of the following statements is true?
The mantle of the earth is made of solid nickel and iron.
The crust of the earth is made of solid nickel and iron.
The outer core is made of solid nickel and iron.
6. The
is the thinnest part of the earth.
7. The
is the thickest part of the earth.
.