Layers of the Earth Diagram

Directions:

1. Create a diagram of the layers of the Earth using Appleworks Draw/Paint, Fireworks, Flash, or Microsoft Word.

2. Label your diagram with the names of each layer.

3.  Use different colors to distinguish between each layer.

4.  Save your diagram as an image; it should be a .png. 

5.  Create a folder for your geology project work.  Insert the image into the folder.

6.  Create a web page called layers.html. Save it within your geology folder.

7.  Insert your diagram at the top of a web page called layers.html.  After you insert your diagram, type an essay describing the special characteristics of each layer.   Each paragraph of your essay should have a topic, a concluding, and  about 3 detail sentences.  Check your writing for spelling and grammar usage.

8.  Be sure that your layer.html page has a title and your name on it.   Include a  link back to your project page.

9.  Add a link on your Project Page called something like:  The Earth's Structure or Layers of the Earth.

10.  Post your new pages on the Internet (move over your geology folder and updated project page).

Assessment:

Click here to see the rubric that I'll be using to assess your work.

Helpful Hints:

Here's an example of what your final diagram and paragraphs should look like when you publish your web page (my essay isn't quite complete, but you'll get the idea).

The Layers of the Earth
by Donna

Crust: The crust is the outer layer of our planet.  The crust is made of many plates which "float" above mantle. The crust is thicker and lighter at the continents and thinner and denser at the ocean floor. The crust is the layer of the Earth that is easiest to see. The crust is always changing.

Mantle: The mantle lies below the crust. It is a thick layer of solid rock. Many scientists believe that the mantle transfers heat from the core to the surface.  (I need one more detail sentence and a concluding sentence).

Outer Core: The outer core is made of melted iron and nickel. It is much denser than the rock layers above it. The temperature of the outer core can range form 4000 to 9000 F. (I need a topic sentence and a concluding sentence).

Inner Core: The inner core is made of solid iron and nickel. These materials sank to the center of the earth while it was still in a molten form.  (I need to add a topic, one more detail, and a concluding sentence).