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.

Concepts

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

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Additional Tags

science

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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