3D Earth Model and Layers of the Earth

Worksheet-Due October 12

Earth Models Need to be:

1. 3D-using any material
2. Completely colored
3. Correctly Labeled with the following: inner core,
outer core, mantle, and crust
4. Turned in by October 12th

Layers of the Earth Worksheet-Due October 12

Name
Date
Share Three Interesting Facts about each layer of the Earth
Inner Core
1.
2.
3.
Outer Core
1.
2.
3.
Mantle
1.
2.
3.
Crust
1.
2.
3.
Why is it important to know each layer of the Earth when studying plate tectonics?

How do we know about Earths core if it has never been visited by people?

What is the relationship between the crust and the mantle?

Define and describe the following:

Lithosphere:

Asthenosphere:

Oceanic Crust:

Continental Crust:

Plate Boundary Investigation

Due October 16
Use google maps or the map provided through the class notes to investigate three
connected tectonic plates. Create a presentation for the class showing the following information
regarding EACH chosen tectonic plate:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Size of tectonic plate

Direction and speed of plate movement
Relationship with corresponding plates
Weather and events correlated to the plate movement
Describe what we would see upon visiting the plate boundary (volcanoes, mountains,
trenches, earthquakes).
How do the moving tectonic plates affect the people in the area?
What kind of boundary/s is created as a result of the moving plates and why? (Transform,
Convergent, Divergent)
Please include necessary diagrams, pictures, maps, or articles as needed.
Be prepared to answer any classroom questions

Plate Boundary Group Projects- October

29th
With your assigned groups, create a slideshow presentation including
the history, evidence, and science behind plate tectonics. More
information will be uploaded onto the site upon receiving group
members!