The History of the Earth: Supplemental Guide 3A | The Earth Inside-Out, Part II 59
- Jose was surprised to learn that the earth’s inner core is a
solid metal ball. - [Point to the core.] In this diagram, the outer core is orange.
What color is the inner core? Tell your partner about the
differences between the mantle and the core.
Purpose for Listening
Explain to students that in today’s read-aloud they will hear that
inside the earth are solids and liquids. Tell students to listen
carefully to fi nd out more from Gerry the Geologist about the other
layers of the earth: the mantle and core.