Pecandemy

Earth and space

6.10(B)

The Four Layers of Earth

Model and describe the layers of Earth, including the inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust.

Part of The student understands the rock cycle and the structure of Earth

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Intro

Peeling Back Earth's Layers

Earth is not solid rock all the way through. It is made of layers, like a giant ball wrapped in shells. By the end of this lesson, you will build a model of Earth's layers and describe the inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust in your own words.

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