Description
Layers of the Earth Activities & Reading Passages for Google Classroom
Make learning about the layers of the Earth fun and engaging with this interactive Google Classroom activity pack! Perfect for elementary students, this no-prep, standards-aligned resource helps students explore the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core through hands-on digital activities and reading passages.
With editable reading passages, drag-and-drop tasks, and short-answer questions, students will build a strong understanding of Earth’s layers while developing critical thinking skills. These interactive activities bring science concepts to life and make lessons easy to plan and exciting to teach!
Layers of the Earth Passages & Activities Includes the Following Google Slides:
- Editable reading passages
- Short answer: KWL chart
- Drag-&-drop: match the descriptions to crust, mantle, outer core, or inner core
- Drag-&-drop: label the layers of the Earth
- Short answer: label the layers of the Earth
- Independent web search: fill out basic information about layers of Earth using a given website (thickness, made of what metals, temperature range, liquid or solid)
- Independent web search: answer questions using a given website
- Short answer: identify the layer of the Earth described in a riddle
Why Teachers Love these Layers of the Earth Activities:
- No Prep: Ready-to-assign on Google Classroom™ or platforms like Canvas or Schoology.
- Engaging & Interactive: Features drag-and-drop tasks, visual prompts, and short-answer questions.
- Flexible Use: Ideal for independent practice, science centers, or early finishers.
- Critical Thinking: Encourages students to make connections and explore Earth science concepts in depth.
Ideal For:
- Introducing Earth Science Concepts: Simplifies teaching about Earth’s structure and layers.
- Independent Work: Students can complete activities at their own pace.
- Science Centers: Digital, hands-on tasks enhance engagement.
- Early Finishers: Keeps learners actively engaged with meaningful
Standards Covered:
- Earth and Space Systems VA SOL 5.8 The student will investigate and understand that Earth constantly changes. Key ideas include a) Earth’s internal energy causes movement of material within the Earth; b) plate tectonics describe movement of the crust; c) the rock cycle models the transformation of rocks; d) processes such as weathering, erosion, and deposition change the surface of the Earth; and e) fossils and geologic patterns provide evidence of Earth’s change.
This Layers of the Earth Activity Pack makes learning about Earth science engaging and easy. With interactive tasks, real-world examples, and standards-aligned content, it’s a must-have for any science lesson!
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