Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Layers of the Earth

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students identify the layers of the Earth and complete activities for the topic. In this Earth layers lesson, students chart their ideas about the Earth's layers and view a PowerPoint for the topic. Students view an apple to learn about...
Lesson Plan
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Core Sampling

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Simulate core sampling with this lesson plan. Students will see layers of Earth with this activity.
Interactive
The Tech Interactive

Tech Museum of Innovation: Inside the Earth

For Students 3rd - 8th
As an overview of the online exhibit on earthquakes, this site discusses the various sections inside the Earth. The crust, the mantle, and the core are each individually discussed.