1. In order to properly understand the layers of the earth, you will create a folding model. Follow the directions below and use the information cards detailing Earth’s layers to correctly construct and label the folding model.
1. Cut along only the dotted lines on RM 2.
2. Match the solid outline on RM 2 with the solid outline on RM 3.
3. Apply glue to the triangular area labeled “Place Glue Here” on RM 3.
4. Lay RM 2 on top of RM 3 so that the shapes match.
5. Organize the information cards in order from the inner core at the pointed end of the
cone to the crust at the top of the cone.
6. Label the first flap at the pointed end of the cone inner core.
7. Fold the flap back. Record the elements found, temperature, and state of matter of the inner core using the information card.
8. Continue to label each flap and record the elements found, temperature, and state of
matter of each layer under its flap.
9. Color the layers a different color as follows:
• Crust/lithosphere—green
• Mantle/asthenosphere—yellow
• Outer core—orange
• Inner core—red