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Earth’s crust: thinner than you think
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Activity type(s): Lesson plan, Classroom activity
Duration: 20 minutes (less if the extension calculation activity is not done)
Suitable for ages: 11-14 years old
Description:
This activity uses a simple model to show that the Earth’s crust is a tiny fraction of the Earth’s radius. It covers problem solving, numerical skills and the use of effective models to aid understanding of an idea. Activity details are available at:
https://geohubliverpool.org.uk/jesei/earths%20crust%201.htm
Links to activity files: https://earth-science.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/5/Earths-crust.pdf
Subject areas:
- Science communication
- Earth formation and structure
- Solar system and space physics
Keywords: None
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