Section outline

  • Explainer: Earth — layer by layer | Science News for Students


    Kia Ora, 


    This week we will be looking at the Earth's composition and label the different types of rocks. 

    As usual, slides will be released on Google classroom at 8.30am on the day of your 1st science session. 

    Plan for the week is as follows: 

    Session 1: Creating an Earth model activity. During our google meet I will go through a model of the Earth ( a boiled egg) and 

    explain the layers of the earth. You will then create your own with your chosen model and send a video of this to me. 

    Session 2: Brainpop activity assigned 

    Session 3: Edible rock experiment ( with bonus making rain at home experiment and science article optional ) 



    Success Criteria: I can/have...


    • Describe the layers of the Earth and be able to label a basic diagram 


    • State the different types of rocks 

    Activities:

    1. Brainpop
    2. Edible rocks experiment 
    3. Creating rain at home experiment 
    4. Scientific Article 



    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING our context of Space Run by investigating the different layers of the Earth and connecting our understanding through our own models at home.
    • We are EXPLORING our context of Space Run by classifying the different types of rocks