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This Lesson Four: The Earth, Layers of Earth lesson plan also includes:
Get your hands dirty with a set of earth science activities! Class members delve into a hard-boiled egg to find the similarities to the earth's layers, create a papier-mâché model of the earth, craft a simulation of the earth's atmosphere, and experiment with paper tectonic plates.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create four stations for groups to move through, with each group focusing on one of the concepts and activities (atmosphere, Earth model, hard-boiled egg, tectonic plates)
- Incorporate into the beginning of an earth science class or unit
- Connect to an art class for the earth model project
Classroom Considerations
- Requires the use of hard-boiled eggs and a sharp knife, so be aware of any egg allergies in the class, and be sure that only adults use the knife
- Resource notes the duration as one class period, but completing all four activities may take longer
- Materials list includes a variety of household items; have parents donate as many supplies as possible
- The fourth lesson in a collection of six
Pros
- Hands-on activities are engaging for even the most reluctant pupils
- Provides step-by-step instructions
Cons
- None