One cannot even begin to fathom geology without first understanding the earth’s layers, and what makes up our planet. This is day one of a four day adventure rocking geology.
Day One: Earth’s Layers
Introduction
geology
[ jee-ol–uh-jee ]
noun,plural ge·ol·o·gies.
Warm Up
The Study: Earth’s Layers
Now that we understand that geology covers a wide range of studies, we can now clarify our focus on today’s topic. Let’s Hypothesize!
- What is the earth made out of?
- Can we dig to the other side?
- Why or why not?
Story Time
Like our first book, this is not the type of storybook that may entrance young readers, but it is an amazing resource full of facts and illustrations.
I would introduce this book, and thumb through the pictures, offering a fact included here and and there.
But most importantly this book should be explored hands on by the children. Let them turn the pages, ask questions, and take in our planet.
The Activity:
What was learned? Was our hypothesis correct?
Let’s Build a model! We used the Crayola clay I had purchased for our African study two years ago!
Have I told you how much I love education.com yet?? It is perhaps my favorite educational program of all time! So many resources, great worksheets, and responsive gamification that keeps me, the parent, in the loop. (And I receive zero compensation for this opinion.)
Anyways. I printed out labeling worksheets of the earth’s layers that were suitable for each age.
This was a great easy introductory day to Geology!
There were so many fantastic resources out there to really get the kids crafting hands on with the molten core of our world. Feel free to browse the Pinterest board provided below and find the activity that works best for you!
