Grade 1 - A History Of The Earth

The History of the Earth: Supplemental Guide 3A | The Earth Inside-Out, Part II 59

4. Jose was surprised to learn that the earth’s inner core is a
   solid metal ball.


5. [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.