Science 6 Name ______________________________
Earth’s Layers Model
Essential Questions
1. What does the inside of Earth look like?
2. What is the composition of each layer of
Earth?
3. How do scientists know about Earth’s
interior?
Vocabulary
core, mantle, crust, inner core,
outer core, composition,
lithosphere, asthenosphere
Due_____________________
Requirements
Construct and color a model
of the different layers of the
Earth.
Model should include: the
inner core, outer core, mantle,
crust, asthenosphere, and
lithosphere.
Date __________ Block _____________
Objective:
You will be constructing 3-d model of the
layers of the Earth, including the crust,
mantle, inner core, outer core,
lithosphere and the asthenosphere.
Possible Actual Self
Pts
Pts
Assessment
50
Show all the layers in proper
proportions and labeled
22
Each layer should be a
different color
Completed grid and questions
(back of this sheet)
5
Return this sheet with your model.
23
Name of Layer
Color (that Composition
(What it this layer made of?
you used)
Thickness?)
Is it liquid, solid?
After creating your model of the earth, please answer the questions below:
1. What alternative would you suggest for creating a model of the layers of the
earth? _______________________________________________________________
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2. What are the limitations to your model of the Earth? _____________________
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3. How would you improve your model next time? __________________________
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4. What properties or characteristics of Earth’s layers were you easily able to
model? _______________________________________________________________
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5. What properties or characteristics of Earth’s layers were you not able to
model? _________________________________________________________________
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