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Handout
National Geographic

National Geographic: Encyclopedia: Core

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the characteristics and features of Earth's core from this detailed article. Includes high-quality illustrations, a downloadable poster, a video, and links to other resources.
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Activity
NOAA

Noaa: Structure of the Earth [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Create a model to help learn the layers and structures within the Earth. Identify characteristics of each layer of the Earth.
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Unit Plan
Other

Moorland School: Earth Science Zone: The Structure of the Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at the Earth from the inside out. This site shows the different layers of the earth with an explanation of the rocks and materials in each layer. Includes a quiz on the structure of Earth.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth's Interior

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discover how scientists learn about Earth's interior using seismic waves, meteorites, density, and the magnetic field. Additional resources are available for download.