All About Earth's Layers and Spheres | Earth Science Unit

Leverage these engaging tools to craft a comprehensive unit addressing the Earth's four layers (crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core) while also elucidating the concept of the four Earth spheres (lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere).

How To Use This:

Dive into this collection of resources crafted just for your classroom. Choose the ones that fit perfectly with your Earth's layers unit. Whether you go for the whole package or mix and match, it's all about what works for you. I've made sure there's something for everyone, giving you the flexibility to teach in a way that feels right for you. Your classroom, your rules!

What You Get:

• Earth Science Lesson Plan Schedule Overview

• Project and Activity Recommendations for the Study of Earth's Layers

• Video Links Suggestions for Exploring Earth's Layers (Includes QR codes and URL addresses)

• Vocabulary and Spelling Word List for Earth's Layers

• 8 Vocabulary Word Strips: (Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, Atmosphere, Outer Core, Inner Core, Mantle, Crust)

• Article on "The Layers of the Earth" (Available in Two Reading Levels)

• Article on "The Deepest Hole Ever Dug" (Available in Two Reading Levels)

• 2 Posters that Define and Illustrate the Four Spheres

• 2 Posters Labeling the Four Layers of the Earth

• 1 Poster Featuring an Egg Analogy (Comparing Earth's Layers to an Egg)

• Photo Depicting an Imagined View of Earth's Layers

• Coloring and Labeling Worksheet for Earth's 4 Spheres

• 2 Worksheets for Coloring and Labeling Earth's 4 Layers

• Word Search Featuring Vocabulary and Keywords

• Craft Project: Earth Layers Project Template

• Craft Project: Earth Spheres Project Template

• 4 Writing Templates Exploring Earth's Layers (Includes 3 Early Writing Templates and 2 Beginner Writing Templates)

• Rules, Setup Instructions, and Printable Questions for the Review Game

*Make sure to check out all the other earth science units I have created to create a cohesive earth science approach!