English National Curriculum - Science Science
Mission Objectives
Describe the internal composition of the Earth
Design a model of the Earth
Suggest improvements to models of the Earth
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Words and meanings to learn
crust
the outermost layer of the Earth
continental crust
the parts of the Earth's crust which lie above the ocean
mantle
the layer below the crust; it is mainly made of solid rock but it also moves very slowly
outer core
the layer of the Earth below the mantle; it is made of liquid iron and nickel
inner core
the centre of the Earth; it is the hottest part of the Earth and is a solid ball consisting mainly of iron
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Resources: Craft materials (modelling clay, paper, pens, scissors, rulers) and the handout.
Support Handout: Page 1; a simplified version of the core handout.
Core Handout: Pages 2 and 3; A ‘Modelling the Earth worksheet to accompany the Mission Assignment.
Challenge Handout: Page 4; a sheet to work out a suitable scale to use to produce a scale model showing the different layers of the atmosphere.
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