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For this assignment, you will make a scale model—a “core sample”—showing the layers of the Earth: crust, lithosphere, asthenosphere, mantle, outer core, and inner core.

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To make a scale model of the Earth's layers, you will need the following materials:

Cardboard or foam board
Scissors
Glue
Markers or paint
Ruler
First, decide on a scale for your model. For example, you could use a scale of 1 inch = 1000 miles. This means that for every 1 inch on your model, it represents 1000 miles in the actual Earth.

Next, use your ruler to measure and cut out strips of cardboard or foam board to represent the layers of the Earth. The crust is the outermost layer and is relatively thin, while the inner core is the innermost layer and is the thickest. Use your markers or paint to label each layer and add any additional details or information you would like to include on your model.

Finally, glue the layers together in the correct order, starting with the crust at the top and ending with the inner core at the bottom. Your scale model of the Earth's layers is now complete!
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To make a scale model of the Earth's layers, you will need the following
-A large, clear plastic container
-A ruler
-A variety of different colored modeling clay
-A sharp knife
-A marker

Instructions:
1. Measure the height of the plastic container and mark it with the marker.
2. Cut the modeling clay into thin slices with the knife.
3. Begin layering the clay slices in the container, starting with the crust at the bottom.
4. Layer the lithosphere, asthenosphere, mantle, outer core, and inner core in order.
5. Use the ruler to measure the thickness of each layer and mark it with the marker.
6. Once all the layers are in place, your scale model of the Earth's layers is complete!

Hope that helps !?
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