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These earth’s layers stations are perfect for middle school science! Do you need differentiated Earth’s interior activities for your Earth’s Layers unit? Perfect for a middle school Earth science class studying geology. This resource will help you reach and assess your students in a multitude of ways. This resource includes 7 stations with minimal prep involved. There is a printable version, editable PowerPoint version and a Digital Google Slides™ version that will help you save on time and paper!
The 7 types of stations include:
1. Discover – Students will research real-world application of Earth’s layers.
2. Observe – Students will watch a video about why Earth is layered.
3. Experiment – Students will create edible layers of Earth and discuss why the foods represent the layers.
4. Write – Students will explain their answers in 2-3 sentences.
5. Create – Students will create an infographic for their peers about the Layers of the Earth.
6. Sort – Students will sort characteristics to the appropriate layer of Earth.
7. Quiz – Students will answer a mix of 8 true/false, multiple choice and short answer questions.
*Each station should take students between 8-10 minutes to complete.*
The RESOURCE includes:
- Digital Google Slides™ link to perform stations online.
- Printable version of stations in color and black/white
- Editable PowerPoint version of stations.
Content covered:
⭐ Earth’s Compositional Layers only (Inner core, outer core, mantle crust)
⭐ Elements in the layers
⭐ Convection in the mantle
⭐ Temperature and air pressure in the atmosphere
⭐ Oceanic vs Continental crust density
⭐ Asthenosphere vs. Lithosphere
*Please note that the instructions for stations are editable but clip art, special fonts and formatting are not.*
Related Resources:
- Earth’s Layers Unit Bundle
- Earth’s Layers Lesson Guided Notes and Quiz
- Earth’s Layers Google Slides™ and Print Activities
- Earth’s Layers Warm Ups or Exit Tickets – Editable and Google Slides™
- Earth’s Layers Task Cards – Editable & Google Forms – Self-Grading
- Earth’s Layers Choice Board Project – Editable and Google Slides™
Related Blog Post: Earth’s Layers Activities to Try in Earth Science
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