Activity 8
Lesson Topic: Earth and Space Science
Objectives: This is a project in which student can display information and illustrations
about the layers of the Earth. Sections of this project can be organized by color-coding
the background paper, and can show the layering effect that make up the structure of the
planet Earth.
NCTM Content Standard Objectives:
 Earth and Space Science
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Structure of the Earth system
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Origin and evolution of the Earth System
Ohio Science Academic Content Standards: Students demonstrate an understanding of
the composition of the Earth, the geologic system of layering, and how this layering
contributes to the structure and stability of the Earth system.
Materials:
 1 piece 6" x 18" paper
 Different colors of paper
 Colored pencils
 Crayons and/or markers
 Layers of the Earth transparencies
Instructional Strategy:
1. Place the paper in front of you horizontally.
2. Fold it in half.
3. Fold the top page in half by folding it back to meet the fold.
Activity 8
4. Turn the paper over.
5. Fold the top page in half by bringing it back to meet the fold.
The accordion is made.
Use the transparencies to discuss the layers of the Earth with students. Have students
each make their own accordion book to show the layers of the Earth through information
and illustrations.