Name ________________________________ Period _________
Mr. T Integrated Science Unit Essential Question: What are the unique characteristics about the layers of
the Earth and how does it relate to Earth’s movements?
Benchmark:
SC.7.N.3.2 - Identify the benefits and limitations of the use of
scientific models.
SC.7.E.6.1 - Describe the layers of the solid Earth, including the
lithosphere, the hot convecting mantle, and the dense
metallic liquid and solid cores.
Assignment:
Earth’s Layers 3 – D Project
Date Assigned:
Date Due:
Grading:
Test Grade - See the RUBRIC on the back of this page!
This investigation takes you into the composition of the earth. This assignment will
require you to learn what the unique characteristics are for each of the layers of the
Earth. You will work in groups of 2. The Earth Layers Project should be visually
appealing and contain accurate information, and written information must be easy to
read.
Options: 3-­‐D using Styrofoam Ball 3-­‐D with foam and felt Bake a cake (1 group per class) Any other original idea E arth’s Layers 3-D Project Rubric – Submit this with your project!! Earth’s Layers - 50 points
_______/ Create a 3-D model of the Earth’s Layers. It will have a Title, should be creative, colorful
and at least 30 cm in diameter. Clearly label each layer. Also clearly label the starting and
ending depth of each layer. Be sure to put Title above the diagram, and make sure your name
and period are clearly visible.
Physical Composition of each Layer (What it’s made out of) – Research Chart- 35 points
* Be sure your KEY is color-coded to match each layer! *
_______/ 5 pts - Lithosphere
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Describe this layer.
List 2 characteristics of this layer.
_______/ 5 pts - Asthenosphere
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Describe this layer.
List 2 characteristics of this layer.
_______/ 5 pts - Hydrosphere
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Describe this layer.
List 2 characteristics of this layer.
_______/ 5 pts – Continental Crust
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Describe this layer.
List 2 characteristics of this layer.
_______/ 5 pts – Oceanic Crust
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Describe this layer.
List 2 characteristics of this layer.
_______/ 5 pts – Upper and Lower Mantle
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Describe this layer.
List 2 characteristics of this layer.
_______/ 5 pts – Outer Core
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Describe this layer.
List 2 characteristics of this layer.
_______/ 5 pts – Inner Core
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Describe this layer.
List 2 characteristics of this layer.
Presentation – 10 points
________/ 5 pts – Neatness – Organized and Easy to Read
________/ 5 pts – Fully Colored Key Matching Project Layers to Written Descriptions.
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