Technology Integration Plan (TIP) Model

Lesson Planning Template

Your Name: Cindy, Keisha, Ianna Grade Level: 10

Lesson Title: Layers of the Earth Length of Lesson: 2 Class Periods
Subject: Earth Space Science

Standards:

SC.912.E.6.1 Describe and differentiate the layers of Earth and the interactions
among them.

NETS – S Students use visual models to broaden their perspectives and enrich their learning
by collaborating with others and working effectively in teams

NETS – T Provide alternative ways for students to demonstrate competency and reflect on
their learning.

Objectives: In groups, students will investigate the differences between the Earth’s core,
mantle, and crust by assembling a visual model of the layers of the earth to further
understand how the Earth has formed.

Materials:
Tablet/Laptop Kahoot (website) & Classroom Interactive Board,
Information Worksheet Textbook & Worksheet
Playdoh (4 colors) Activity Mat
Wet Wipes Toothpicks
Tape Small Sticky Labels.

Possible Questions:

1. Why are their different layers of the structure of the earth?

2. What is the difference between the inner core and outer core of the earth?
3. How deep are the layers you made? Why? Add that to your label.
4. Now that you understand the earth’s basic layers, how do you the think the
layers of the earth will appear in future?

Beginning of the Lesson:

 Q1 and short discussion - Why are there different layers of the structure of the earth?
 Video Introduction -
fhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUfi8XqEos&feature=youtu.be
 Introduce activity and divide students into 5 equal groups.
Middle of the Lesson:
 Provide each group with a bin including:

-4 different colored Playdoh containers -Protective Mats

-Wet Wipes -Paper Labels & Toothpicks

 Have an interactive chalkboard on at the head of the class. Have one student from each
group come up to the board and fill in one answer to help complete the shown diagram.

 As a group, have 3 students take turns building the model, then have the remaining 3
identify and label each layer by composition, density, and position. Use textbook or
interactive chalkboard to gather information or reinforce what they already know.

Q2: What is the difference between the inner core and outer core of the earth?

 Once student groups have cleaned up, have them return to their seats then get out the
earth’s layer study guide and colored pencils to fill in your model and label it like you did
for your playdoh model.

Q3: How deep are the layers you made? Why? Add that to your label.

End of the Lesson:

Q4: Now that you understand the earth’s basic layers, how do you the think the layers of
the earth will appear in future?

 Play the Kahoot created game as made below to reinforce basic key concepts the class
has covered in the lesson.
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/c43f49c8-dda7-493b-ab3a-2236d03734d6

Evaluation & Grading Information:

1. Quiz - https://quizlet.com/1812633/test
2. Grading Scale - https://goo.gl/images/msdKud
3. Rubric - https://goo.gl/images/0O90js

Accommodation/Modification for ESOL:

Traditional Modification - Teacher will prepare a key concepts lesson sheet for ESOL
student to review at home before the lesson begins, then pair student up with a proficient
bilingual student in the class to aid in translations once the lesson has begun. If possible,
allow a student to aid in the model building.

Technology Modification – As a participant in group work, the ESOL student will add
visuals fitting to the lesson being presented using internet resources.

Accommodation/Modification for ASD/SLD:

 Traditional Modification - After identifying their student specific needs, present the
student with clear, simple directions to create 5 facts about the earth's crust. It can be
done on a tablet typing app or plain paper and can be done individually or in a group
depending on the level of comfort. Also attached is a worksheet that can be done
individually or in a group.

Technology Modification - Using a computer tablet, the ASD/SLD student will use a
visual scene display (student specific) to recognize and understand basic information on
the earth’s crust. The option of headphones to listen to a lesson or watch visual
information being given is also available.

Worksheet source: http://www.worksheeto.com/post_worksheets-layers-of-the-

earth_176125/
 This will be given to students requiring a modified lesson for their needs. Can be
done in a group or individually.

5 Written questions

1. Less dense(warm) liquid rises; More dense(cold) liquid sinks

THE ANSWER

Density and Convection Currents

2. One magnetic pole to the other

THE ANSWER

Shape of Earth's Magnetic Field

3. The solid, plastic layer of the mantle beneath the lithosphere; made of mantle rock that
flows very slowly, which allows tectonic plates to move on top of it

THE ANSWER
 Asthenosphere

4. It protects us from harmful radiation

THE ANSWER

How does Earth's Magnetic Field influence us?

5. solid

POSSIBLE ANSWERS

State of Matter of Crust and Lithosphere or State of matter of Inner Core

5 Matching questions

1. Continental Crust

THE ANSWER

C. Thicker, less dense crust

2. Elements in Outer Core

THE ANSWER

A. nickel, iron, sulfur

3. Elements in Mantle

THE ANSWER

D. magnesium, silicon
 4. Oceanic Crust

THE ANSWER

B. thin, more dense than continental crust, subducting crust

5. Elements in Crust

THE ANSWER

E. alluminum, silicon, oxygen

 nickel, iron, sulfur

 thin, more dense than continental crust, subducting crust

 Thicker, less dense crust

 magnesium, silicon
 alluminum, silicon, oxygen

5 Multiple choice question

1. Inner core

THE ANSWER

What Part of Earth Creates the Magnetic Field?

2. the outer layer of the Earth

THE ANSWER

Crust

3. There is so much pressure, that it can't become a liquid.

THE ANSWER

Why is the Inner Core solid when it's so hot?

4. solid, dense center of the Earth. Made of iron.

THE ANSWER

Inner Core

5. liquid

THE ANSWER

State of Matter of Outer Core

5 True/False questions

1. the layer of the earth between the crust and the core

→ Mantle

THE ANSWER

True

2. gravity → Besides the magnetic field, what does the inner core create?

THE ANSWER

True

3. the movement of a fluid, caused by differences in temperature, that transfers heat from
one part of the fluid to another → Convection Current

THE ANSWER

True
4. a layer of molten iron and nickel that surrounds the inner core of Earth

→ Inner Core

THE ANSWER

False

It should be → Outer Core

5. liquidy solid → State of Matter of Outer Core

THE ANSWER

False

It should be → State of Matter of Asthenosphere

What we have left to cover in our lesson: NEST-S & NETS-T And the questions below
integrated into the lesson?

"What properties do you see? What layer is this?" (The substance moves really slow. We think
this is the mantle.)
"What did you think of the outer core?" (I thought it was cool because it was wet. Is it really wet
inside the Earth?)
"What are the differences between the inner core and outer core?" (The inner core is solid and
the outer core is liquid.)
"What type of current will occur in the mantle? Why?" (Convection. The differences in densities
and temperature cause the current to occur.)
"What might we expect to see on the Earth's crust?" (Dirt, rock, sediment, water, minerals,
etc.)