Layers Of The Earth
The first photo is the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-ELC5017
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Primary Material
- Plastic
- EAN
- 8719924044220
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Layers Of The Earth in a child's hands
Layers of the earth, the material that gives a child a cross section of the ground they are standing on. The interior of the planet is the clearest case of something known without ever being seen: nobody has been below the crust, and yet the layers, their order and roughly their thickness are settled. Showing that as a picture is how a child gets to hold a fact that has no object attached to it. In English.
Scientific Understanding
Introduces geological concepts and Earth's internal structure through concrete pictures and names.
Self-Checking
The control card lets the child check their own work without an adult's help.
Sequential Learning
Reinforces order and progression concepts as children learn the sequence of layers from inner core to outer crust.
Vocabulary Development
Introduces scientific terminology (core, mantle, crust) through hands-on exploration, building foundation for later earth sciences.
How to present it
Lay the Earth layer cards out on a neutral-coloured mat. Keep the control card ready to one side. Ensure adequate workspace for laying out the cards.
- 1Invite the child to look carefully at the picture of the Earth's cross section
- 2Point to each layer and name it
- 3Let the child match the names to the layers in the picture, one at a time, from crust to core
- 4Use the control card to check: the child compares their matching with it
3 tips for parents
- When outdoors, remind your child they're standing on Earth's crust, the thin outer layer they can touch
- Bake a layered cake together, comparing the layers to Earth's structure as you build and slice it
- Visit natural history museums to see real rock samples from different depths
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What's in the Box
- Three-part nomenclature cards: Picture, name and control card
Size and material
| Packaging | 28 × 22 × 2 cm |
| Primary Material | Plastic |
| Recommended Age | 6-12 years |
Care
Wipe with slightly damp cloth, dry immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
What age are these Earth layers cards appropriate for?
The cards are designed for children aged 6 to 12 years. The three-part work with picture, name and control card lets children get to know Earth's structure independently.
What are the main layers of the Earth?
From the surface to the centre of the planet: the crust, the mantle, the outer core and the inner core.
How does this material support Montessori learning principles?
The three-part cards let children work with a concrete picture and name and check the result themselves, supporting the Montessori principle of moving from the concrete to the abstract and of independent work.
What are these cards made of?
Durable plastic, pre-cut with rounded corners.
How can parents and teachers use these cards to teach about the Earth?
The child matches the names to the layers in the picture and checks the result with the control card, learning their names along the way. The cards suit lessons on geology, Earth science vocabulary and understanding our planet's hidden structure.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Layers Of The Earth