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Could I Dig a Hole Through the Earth? Instructional VideoCould I Dig a Hole Through the Earth? Instructional Video
Publisher
SciShow Kids
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Grade
K - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:22
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Year
2016
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Could I Dig a Hole Through the Earth?

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Why can't we dig through to the other side of the Earth? There are many layers and lots of heat, so the job is impossible. Watch a video that describes and explains each layer of the Earth.

46 Views 41 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

earth's inner core, the earth's crust, the earth's mantle, the earth's outer core, the earth's layers

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • After viewing, make a model of the Earth's layers
  • Research the deepest hole ever dug on Earth

Classroom Considerations

  • Be aware of comments and advertisements on the video's page
  • This is the ninth video in a series of 26 related Earth science videos
  • Best suited for upper-elementary aged learners
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Visuals help demonstrate the concepts under study
  • Upbeat and animated speaker

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.3.2 RI.4.2 RI.5.2

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