1. Objective: Describe the structure and composition of Earth.
Chapter 3 Section 1 A
Objective: Describe the structure and composition of Earth.
SWBAT: Apply knowledge of the composition and structure of Earth’s layers.
Natural Structures resulting from this:
Hydrothermal vents and its significance
Geothermal energy
Earthquake technology

2. Warm up
Write the question and answer in a complete sentence.
Which of the Earth’s structural layers is cool and rigid by the crust and mantle?
Which of the Earth’s structural layers is pliable and solid?
What are the compositional layers of the Earth?

3. Drawings and Labels
Draw the diagram to the right to the best of your ability. Label the parts of the diagram with the correct words. Use page 61 to help you.
Word List:
Core, Crust, Mantle,
Lithosphere,
Asthenosphere,
Mesosphere, Outer Core,
Inner Core

4. Concept Map Earth Geosphere Hydrosphere Core Crust Mantle
Consists of
Geosphere
Hydrosphere
Consists of
Core
Crust
Mantle
Consists of
Asthenosphere
Lithosphere

5. Exit Slip
Write the question and answer in a complete sentence.
How do scientists investigate the composition of the Earth’s layers?
What are these layers?

6. Rubric Category/ Score 4 3 2 1 Exit Slip
All “terms of use” used correctly in answer. Used evidence to clearly justify answer with examples.
Most “terms of use” used correctly in answer. Used evidence to justify answer.
Some
“terms of use” used correctly in answer. Used some evidence to justify answer.
Few of the “terms of use” used correctly in answer. Used some evidence to attempt to justify answer.