Tonight’s HW:(WRITE IT DOWN!)

1.Frayer Models2.Syllabus (if

needed)3.Safety

Contracts (if needed)

DO NOW RADD: 3 Highs

and 1 low of

the holiday weeken

d.

HW DUE TODAY

1.Layers of the Earth Worksheet

2.Syllabus (if needed)

3.Lab Safety Contracts

(if needed)

Tuesday, September 8, 2015~AGENDA

~❑Do Now (3 minutes)❑Do Now/HW Check❑HW Review/Correct❑Trade and Grade❑Intro to Earth Science❑Earth’s Layers❑Homework Expectations❑Clean Up/Exit

CHAMPS: Conversation level is zero. Movement is zero. Activity is your Do Now. Raise your hand if you have any questions.

SWBAT:describe characteristics of

the Earth's layers by completing a foldable.

Standard: ESS2-2: Construct an

explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface at varying time and spatial scales.

Attack Strategy:

Text Based Answers

Earth’s Layers

Earth is divided into 4 main layers

I predict one of the layers is ____ and I know this because _______.

Inner Core• has

temperatures and pressures so great that the metals are squeezed together and are not able to move.

• solid ball of solid nickel and iron.

Describe one characteristic of the inner core.

One characteristic of the inner core is _____ and its similar to _______ because____________________.

it’s hot the sunthey’re both hot and round

Outer Core• The outer core is made up of liquid iron and nickel.

• It is very dense (heavy).

Describe one characteristic of the outer core.

One characteristic of the outer core is _____ and its similar to _______ because____________________.

Check For Understanding

What’s the main difference between the earth’s inner

core and its outer core?

The Mantle• The mantle is the

largest layer of the Earth.

• The mantle is made of hot, dense (heavy) rock

• divided into two sub layers:

–Asthenosphere –Lithosphere

Describe one characteristic of the mantle.

One characteristic of the mantle is _____ and its similar to _______ because____________________.

2 Sub Layers of the Mantle• Lithosphere– cool, dense, and rigid upper part of the upper mantle– includes the solid outer section of Earth or crust

• Asthenosphere– Plastic like material that flows slowly like hot tar– The rigid lithosphere is thought to "float“ on top of the

slowly flowing Asthenosphere

Describe one characteristic of the Lithosphere and one characteristic

of the Athenoshpere. How does the Lithosphere and Athenosphere work together?

The Lithosphere floats on top of the

Athenosphere.

The Crust

Not that

kind !!!!!

Crust• The crust is the layer that we live

on so it is the most widely studied and understood.

In addition to rocks, what other natural formations can be found on

the earth’s crust?Anther natural formation that can be found on the earth’s crust is _______

and I know this because ______.

2 Types of Crust

Oceanic Continental

The crust makes up 1% of the Earth.

The crust of the Earth is broken into many pieces called plates.

Tectonic Plates

Predict…what are the main differences between oceanic and

continental crust?The main differences between

oceanic and continental crust are:

Oceanic Continental

Differences Oceanic ContinentalDepth 3-5 miles 5-25 miles

Density Thinner but heavier Thicker but lighter

Rock Type Basalt (volcanic) GraniteElevation Below Sea Level Above Sea Level

Which one do you think is heavier?

Which one do you think is higher?

Which one do you think is thicker?

Are they made of the same type of rock?

The CrustThe Earth's Crust is very

thin in comparison to the other three layers and brittle.

Describe one characteristic of the crust.

One characteristic of the crust is _____ and its similar to _______ because____________________.

Check for UnderstandingWhat are the 4 main layers of the earth?

What are they made of?

Predict….How far is it to the center of the earth?

It is _______ miles to the center of the earth.

How Far To the Center?

4,025 miles!!!!

https://youtu.be/IWZky7mXoO0?t=14s

RADD: Provide at least

one characteristic from each of the

Earth’s four layers.

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One characteristic of the Earth’s inner core is…

HomeworkFoldable Notes Summary