Grade 1 - A History Of The Earth

The History of the Earth: Supplemental Guide 3 | The Earth Inside-Out, Part II 55

Exercise Materials Details

Presenting the Read-Aloud (15 minutes)

The Earth Inside-Out, Part II U.S. map Use the U.S. map to show students
locations and distances mentioned in the
text.
Diagram of Earth’s Layers Continue adding details and student
comments, with accompanying
illustrations, to this diagram.
Whiteboard or chalkboard Use the whiteboard or chalkboard to
write out the large numbers mentioned in
the text.
jar of molasses, spoon Use the molasses and spoon to
demonstrate the word gooey.

Discussing the Read-Aloud (15 minutes)

Comprehension Questions Image 3A-1 Use the image to point out the different
layers of Earth mentioned in questions
1–4.

Word Work: Solid

 Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day
Extensions (20 minutes)

Riddles for Core Content Image Cards 1–5 Use the Image Cards as visual answers
to core content riddles.

The Layers of the Earth Instructional Master 3B-1; writing
tools, crayons, colored pencils or
markers in red, yellow, brown, and
orange

Advance Preparation

Bring in differently shaped clear containers, water, an empty

balloon, plastic containers, a few ice cubes. Also bring in a jar of

molasses, and a spoon to demonstrate the word gooey. Note: Be

sure to check with your school’s policy regarding food distribution

and allergies.

Create a Diagram of Earth’s Layers using Instructional Master

3A-1 as a guide. [Note: The class will be fi lling in this diagram

throughout this lesson. Refer to Instructional Master 3A-1:

Completed Earth Diagram for an example of what a completed

diagram might look like.]