Earth’s Layers Model

Due Monday, April 18

Your assignment is to create a model of the Earth’s different layers working in groups of 1-3 people. I will provide you with few guidelines for this project. You need to come up with your own ideas. However, you must justify your model with scientific reasoning.

Part A (5 points)

Complete the following table with information from research.

Layer	Elemental Composition	Thickness	State: Solid, Liquid, other	Other Information
Inner Core
Outer Core
Mantle
Crust
Asthenosphere
Lithosphere

Part B: (20 points)

Create a model of the layers. You will be provided with a variety of materials which may be included in your model. There are extra materials available and you may use anything else you find in the classroom with permission. You should consider bringing materials from home to earn your highest possible grade. Your materials should symbolize the layers in some fashion (e.g. color, density, texture, elemental composition, etc.). Be creative and imaginative. Include oceans, mountains, or whatever else appeals to you.

Part C: (15 Points)

Originality and neatness are important parts of the project. Your use of materials that represent the layers and their make-up are important parts of this project.

Part D: (20 points)

Write a 1 to 2 page single-spaced description of the project. Specifically, your description needs to include a justification for your material selection. In other words, why did you choose a particular material to represent a particular layer?

Before you leave today!! You need to decide which materials will be used to represent layers so that you can work on your written justification over the weekend. You will have time on Friday to finish this project. DO NOT WASTE TIME!!

Each group member needs to turn in this sheet with the project.

Rate your group members 1-5 for each category (10 points participation):

Name

Attitude

Productive

Contribution

Reliable