Friday, 19 April 2013

Structure of the Earth - Animation


This online simulation of the Earth’s structure can be used in class as it provides an online interactive method of learning about the Earth’s interior. The mouse-over tool allows the student to hover over the part of the earth and an information box will appear in which they can use to answer a worksheet designed to coincide with this online activity. Students can discuss how technological advances have led to find out structure of the Earth. In terms of syllabus links they are as follows:

PFA - Outcome 4.3: A student identifies areas of everday life that has been affected by scientific developments
4.3 The applications and uses of science
c) Identify and describe examples where technological advances have impacted on science

Outcome 4.9: A student describes the dynamic structure of the Earth and its relationship to other parts of our solar system and the universe
4.9.3 The structure of the Earth:
a) describe the inner structure of the Earth in terms of core, mantle, crust and lithosphere.


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