Aligned with TEKS 6.10B

This Layers of the Earth Unit Bundle covers 6th Grade TEKS 6.10B. This comprehensive bundle includes every lesson/activity needed in order to teach Earth's layers (see below for resources included).
Aligned with TEKS 6.10B

Resources included in this unit bundle:

Layers of the Earth Lesson Plan (TEKS 6.10B)

  • Complete set of daily plans
  • Learning objectives
  • Vertical alignments
  • Daily set of procedures
  • 504 and SPED differentiation suggestions
  • Extensions for each day


Layers of the Earth - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 6.10B)

  • Layers of the Earth
  • Layers - Diagram
  • Crust
  • Mantle
  • Outer Core
  • Inner Core
  • Other Facts
  • Checkpoint - 5 questions
  • 2 Versions of Student Notes Pages - Full Size and Interactive Notebook Format
  • Modified Student Notes Pages
  • Student Notes Pages Answer Key
  • Editable Text - PowerPoint and Notes Pages


Layers of the Earth - Phenomenon and Guided Practice (TEKS 6.10B)

  • A hands-on activity where students will complete an investigation into Earth’s layers
  • Student Record Sheet with analysis questions
  • Guided Practice with a CER
  • Complete Answer Keys


Layers of the Earth Literacy Article (TEKS 6.10B)

  • 2 Versions of Article (Regular and Modified)
  • Student Question Companion Sheet
  • Answer Key
  • Suggestions for Use


Layers of the Earth - Independent Practice (TEKS 6.10B)

  • Independent Practice sheet with a variety of questions types
  • Complete Answer Keys


Layers of the Earth S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 6.10B)

  • Teacher Guide for implementing S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (PRINT and READ FIRST)
  • S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Station Signage
  • General Directions for students
  • Teacher Setup for specific stations
  • 7 station activities
  • Student recording sheet and answer key
  • Color and B&W options for all printable materials
  • Tutorial for assigning "Challenge" cards and creating a PIN (video and written)


Layers of the Earth - Task Cards (TEKS 6.10B)

  • Key vocabulary (ex. crust, mantle, outer core, inner core, lithosphere, asthenosphere, etc.)
  • Characteristics of Earth's layers
  • Identifying Earth's layers
  • True/False practice
  • Multiple choice practice
  • Student recording sheets (PDF and editable version)
  • Answer Key for teacher reference (PDF and editable version)
  • Editable task card template to add your own questions


Layers of the Earth - Small Group Activity (TEKS 6.10B)

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Discussion/Guiding Questions
  • Layers of the Earth vocabulary sort activity
  • Complete Answer Key


Layers of the Earth Assessment (TEKS 6.10B)

  • 25 Question Pre-Made Assessment
  • Assessment Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • Question Bank containing 50 questions
  • Question Bank Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • All files come in EDITABLE and PDF formats


Layers of the Earth Warm-Up (TEKS 6.10B)

  • Key Vocabulary (Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core, Lithosphere, Asthenosphere)
  • Labeling Earth's layers and convection currents
  • True/False practice
  • Characteristics and composition of Earth's layers chart
  • Multiple choice practice


Layers of the Earth Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 6.10B)

  • Homework/Activity Sheet (editable and PDF)
  • Answer Key (editable and PDF)


Also included in the bundle:

  • Layers of the Earth Exit Tickets (TEKS 6.10B)
  • Layers of the Earth Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 6.10B)