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1,649 Composition of the earth Lesson Plans
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- 2nd - 6th
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Students identify the layers of the Earth. They list the types of sciences that are employed to study the Earth's layers. They identify the composition of each layer and make a model of the inner Earth from construction paper. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students become more familiar with the four layers of the earth and also make a model of the earth from the Styrofoam balls to keep for themselves. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 6th
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Students identify layers of the earth and approximate distances of each, identify and list sciences that study the earth's layers. identify basic composition of each layer, and create construction paper models of the layers of the Earth. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students construct a concept map about Plate Tectonics. They include types of movement, names and effects of boundaries. They research plate tectonics, describe and name 3 types. They analyze the effect on the earth's surface of plate activity. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 6th
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Students use construction paper to model the layers of the earth. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students examine the layers of the Earth and the changes that take place on a daily basis. They look at the layers of a boiled egg to relate them to the layers of the Earth. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students describe and identify the three layers of the Earth. They work together to construct their own earth model. They share their creation with the class. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students work together in groups to research the characteristics of the Mesozoic Era. Using various sources, they must include information about climate, landforms, plants and animals found during this time period. They create a timeline on banner paper and connect it with the other groups in the class. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students review the different layers of the Earth. In groups, they focus on one layer by drawing a cross section of the layer and cutting it out of a flexible material. To end the material, they present the layer to the class and explain the makeup and characteristics of the layer. Full Review »
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- 6th - 10th
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Students create a scale model time linen of the Earth's 4.6 billion year history. They calculate a scale that can fit on a very long register tape then label each geologic era. They use text books to annotate each era with major geologic events. Full Review »

