Purdue University
Purdue University: 3 D Earth Structure Model
Take a journey to the center of the Earth and learn about the structure, material properties, and conditions inside our planet.
Science Struck
Science Struck: The Four Main Layers of the Earth
Gives short descriptions of the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Composition of the Earth
Provides a discussion of the layers of the earth including the crust, mantle, inner core, and outer core.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Edible Earth
Take a look at the layers that make up our Earth: inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust. Then have fun making a model of the Earth's interior that you can eat up.
Other
Moorland School: Earth Science Zone: The Structure of the Earth
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.
The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute: Earth Bowl
This activity from The Franklin Institute demonstrates the layers of the earth using gelatin, pudding, graham crackers, and a few other items. The students actually construct a representation of the earth that they can eat.
NC State University
North Carolina State University: The Earth's Interior
Improve understanding of word processing and knowledge of the layers of Earth's interior. Links to North Carolina State Standards.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Inside the Earth
This is a website to learn not only about the inner and outer core, but also about the crust and the mantle of the interior of the earth.
The Tech Interactive
Tech Museum of Innovation: Inside the Earth
As an overview of the online exhibit on earthquakes, this site discusses the various sections inside the Earth. The crust, the mantle, and the core are each individually discussed.
PBS
Pbs: Scientific American Frontiers: Earth on the Move
The interactive resource examines the plate tectonics, magnetic reversals, and continental drift of the Earth. An animation of the Earth's continental drift over the last 750 million years is included.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Scale Model of the Earth
In this activity, students gain an understanding of the layers of the Earth by designing and building a clay model.
Curated OER
National Park Service: What on Earth Is Plate Tectonics?
An easy-to-understand explanation of what plate tectonics is. Contains information about the inner parts of the Earth, the difference between the three types of plates, and numerous maps and illustrations.
PurposeGames
Purpose Games: Layers of the Earth
Players will test their knowledge of the layers of the Earth. Know terms such as core, crust, and upper and lower mantle.
World Geography Games
World Geography Games: Earth's Layers
Explore the layers of the Earth through this interactive quiz.
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Structure of Earth's Interior
Windows to the Universe provides a brief overview of the structure of the interior of Earth.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Earthquakes and the Earth's Interior
In this interactive tutorial you will learn about earthquakes and seismic waves. Learn about why and how these form and also discuss the hazards - direct and indirect - posed by earthquakes. You will then learn how our knowledge of...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Learning the Three Layers
This lesson will help students visualize the Earth's crust (lithosphere), mantle, and core. The students will work in groups to research and design a model of the Earth's layers. Some of the types of models include: computer, fruits such...
Read Works
Read Works: A Hole in the Planet
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the layers of the Earth and a place near the Canary Islands where there is a hole in the crust. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
Treehut
Suzy's World: Earth
At this site from Suzy's World and Suzy Cato, you can find out what the earth is made of and try an experiment.
Other
Boardworks: The Earth's Structure
The Earth is at your fingertips. Simply click on the piece you are looking for and explore.
Geography 4 kids
Geography4 kids.com: Earth Structure
Brief informational site provides information about the Earth's structure, plates and core.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Layers of the Earth
[Free Registration/Login Required] The lesson teaches fifth grade students about the 4 layers of the Earth. Characteristics of each layer are presented. The lesson incorporates video, student participation, and Activote assessment. The...
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Volcano Formation
Explanation of the factors that result in the formation of volcanoes, some basic but helpful animations and photographs.
The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute: Land Mass Formation
The Franklin Institute has provided a demonstration that theorizes how the earth's crust was formed. This is a lesson plan that needs only a few materials.