Earth's Layers: What's Beneath Our Feet?

Learn about the layers of the Earth with this worksheet for middle-grade scientists! In the first part of the worksheet, students will use a word bank to label Earth’s layers based on their chemical composition and physical properties. Then, learners must match each of five descriptions to the corresponding physical layer.

This worksheet encourages students to think critically about Earth’s layers and how they sustain life on our planet. Understanding the unique traits and roles of Earth’s layers will help learners evaluate the role they each play in tectonics, seismology, gravity, Earth’s magnetic field, and more.

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