Explore the consistency of the earth's layers and soil through modeling. By conducting an engaging experiment, learners develop a model for the earth's layers and a soil profile using edible materials. Each material is chosen based on its ability to accurately model the true consistency. 

Concepts

the earth, earth's inner core, the earth's crust, the earth's layers, homeschool

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a lesson presentation to introduce the activity using the content information in the provided resource
• Use scale factors to create more precise models

Classroom Considerations

• Materials needed include different food sources to construct the model of the earth's layers and soil profile

Pros

• Includes suggestions for discussion questions
• Provides a procedure handout for each part of the lesson

Cons

• Does not include a solution guide