Make Earth’s structure clear with modeling and simple explanations.
This TEKS-aligned resource helps students model and describe Earth’s
layers and understand the order and basic characteristics of each
layer.

What’s Included

• Informarion Gap Exercise

• Short answer Exercise

• Exit tickets

Concepts Covered (TEKS 6.10B)

• Identifying Earth’s layers in
  order: crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

• Describing basic
  characteristics of each layer (structure and location)

• Using models/diagrams to
  explain Earth’s internal structure

• Labeling and interpreting
  cross-section visuals

How It’s Useful

• Great for modeling practice and
  diagram-based questions

• Works well for review before
  quizzes and unit tests

• Exit tickets help you quickly
  identify misconceptions

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