Handout
Oregon State University

Osu: Volcano World: Layers of the Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a website not only on the mantle but also about all the layers of the earth.
Activity
The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute: Land Mass Formation

For Teachers K - 1st
The Franklin Institute has provided a demonstration that theorizes how the earth's crust was formed. This is a lesson plan that needs only a few materials.
Website
Treehut

Suzy's World: Earth

For Students 3rd - 5th
At this site from Suzy's World and Suzy Cato, you can find out what the earth is made of and try an experiment.
Lesson Plan
The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute: Earth Bowl

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This activity from The Franklin Institute demonstrates the layers of the earth using gelatin, pudding, graham crackers, and a few other items. The young scholars actually construct a representation of the earth that they can eat.