Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Earth Structure: Virtual Journey to Center of the Earth
Find out about the interior structure of the Earth and the role of seismic waves as they move through Earth's layers. The research details both compositional layers as well as mechanical layers.
BBC
Bbc Future: Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Explore deep underground and deep in the ocean to discover what lies beneath the surface. Don't stop until the final destination: the core of the Earth.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Chemical Composition and Structure of the Earth
As part of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site examines a variety of topics related to the Earth. This page looks at the Earth and its lithosphere, the chemical composition of the Earth, the structure of the Earth, and more.
NOAA
Noaa: Structure of the Earth [Pdf]
Create a model to help learn the layers and structures within the Earth. Identify characteristics of each layer of the Earth.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Journey to the Center of the Earth
Learn about the layers of the Earth.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Scale Model of the Earth
In this activity, students gain an understanding of the layers of the Earth by designing and building a clay model.
PurposeGames
Purpose Games: Layers of the Earth
Players will test their knowledge of the layers of the Earth. Know terms such as core, crust, and upper and lower mantle.
Other
Moorland School: Earth Science Zone: The Structure of the Earth
Take a look at the Earth from the inside out. This site shows the different layers of the earth with an explanation of the rocks and materials in each layer. Includes a quiz on the structure of Earth.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Outer Layers of the Sun
Identify the outer layers of the sun. [Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.]
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Let's Build the Earth!: The Structure of the Earth's Crust and Interior
For this activity, students will make observations then construct a "sample" model representation of the Earth's layers. They will compare and contrast the movement and material in each layer explaining the location and what it contains.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: The Interior of the Earth
This site provides a detailed discussion of the Earth's interior. Facts about the crust, mantle, and core are given along with diagrams of each. Also presents a table that lists the thickness and types of rock found in each part of the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Layers of the Atmosphere Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide reviews the main points to know about atmospheric layers. Includes several questions to check for understanding.
Science Struck
Science Struck: The Four Main Layers of the Earth
Gives short descriptions of the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Composition of the Earth
Provides a discussion of the layers of the earth including the crust, mantle, inner core, and outer core.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Inside the Earth
This is a website to learn not only about the inner and outer core, but also about the crust and the mantle of the interior of the earth.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth's Layers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identifies the various layers of the Earth, including the crust, mantle, core, lithosphere, and asthenosphere.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Essential Science for Teachers: Earth and Space 3
Visit an active volcano site to find out the connection between the movement of the Earth's plates and the processes deep within the Earth's interior. [58:23]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Interior of the Sun
Identify the layers of the Sun's interior. [Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Interior of the Sun
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identify the layers of the sun's internal structure.
Nine Planets
The Nine Planets: Earth Facts
Find lots of information about our planet Earth here. Covers basic facts, Earth's history, layers of the Earth, plate tectonics, composition of the atmosphere, Earth's magnetic field, and some facts about our moon.
Oklahoma Mesonet
Oklahoma Climatological Survey: Vertical Structure of the Atmosphere
This two-part resource explores the vertical structure of Earth's atmosphere. Content details the atmospheric layers, and the relationship between pressure and height in the atmosphere.
Center for Educational Technologies
Nasa: Classroom of the Future: Spheres: Lithosphere
At this site from the NASA Classroom of the Future, you can learn about the many different layers of the earth and see what the earth would look like cut in half.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Layers of the Earth
[Free Registration/Login Required] The lesson teaches fifth grade students about the 4 layers of the Earth. Characteristics of each layer are presented. The lesson incorporates video, student participation, and Activote assessment. The...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Layers of the Earth
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a basic flipchart showing the layers of the earth compared to an egg.
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