Code of Conduct The Structure of the Earth

Code of Conduct

The Structure of the Earth How is a scotch egg like the Earth?

The Structure of the Earth Today we are learning about… the structure of the Earth and how it links to plate tectonic theory. By the end of the lesson… ALL can describe the structure of the Earth (Level 4 -5). MOST should explain how the plates move (Level 5). SOME can explain the evidence for tectonic theory, linking it to the movement of the plates (Level 6 -7).

The Layers Heavier Hotter

The Plates

Convection Currents Crust Convention Currents Mantle Animation

Pangaea 200 Million Years Ago

Evidence for Continental Drift FOSSILS have shown that the same animals are found on different sides of plate boundaries. Species that need certain climates are also found in places with different climates. ROCKS of the same type have been found on either side of the plates. Dating has shown they were formed at the same time. The patterns of MAGNETIC REVERSAL match on both sides of plate boundaries. Of course the plates also fit like a JIGSAW.

Structure of the Earth • Using page 102 of Geog. 1. complete the worksheet by filling in the blanks. • Draw a diagram to show convection currents work; give a brief explanation to accompany your diagram. • Explain, in your own words, what the evidence for continental drift is. Make sure to talk about: -Rock Type -Fossils -The ‘fit’ of the continents

The Structure of the Earth Today we are learning about… the structure of the Earth and how it links to plate tectonic theory. By the end of the lesson… ALL can describe the structure of the Earth (Level 4 -5). MOST should explain how the plates move (Level 5). SOME can explain the evidence for tectonic theory, linking it to the movement of the plates (Level 6 -7).

The Layers

Homework Imagine you have travelled to the centre of the Earth. Write a diary entry or a short story to describe what the different layers are like. You must: • Use full sentences • Talk about the Crust, Mantle, Outer Core and Inner Core • Use descriptive words Level 3 – Simple descriptions and statements. Level 4 – Detailed descriptions and statements. Level 5 – Detailed descriptions with simple explanations. Level 6 – Detailed descriptions and explanations.