Layers of the Earth Nomenclature Cards

Peel back the layers and discover the fascinating science behind what makes up our home planet. These cards will be a beautiful addition to your Montessori classroom to awaken children's curiosity about our natural world.

Digital instant download: This listing includes downloadable PDF files only. No physical item will be shipped.

Layers included:
Earth, crust, mantle, outer core, inner core.

Included 3-part sets:
Each layer is provided as a self-correcting set of three cards:
•   Control Card: illustration and text label — approximately 3 ¾" x 4 ¼", with rounded corners
•   Picture Card: color illustration only — approximately 3 ¾" x 3", with rounded corners
•   Label Card: text label only — approximately  3 ¾" x 1 ¼, with rounded corners

You will receive one PDF containing all five layers of the earth in five different styles:
•   White background without a border
•   White background with a brown border
•   White background with a social studies blue border
•   Black background without a border
•   Black background with a social studies blue border
All styles are included in the same PDF, so you can choose the option that best suits your classroom and printing preferences.

You will also receive a Layers of the Earth coloring booklet template. After an adult cuts the four sections apart, the child can color each section to represent one of the Earth's layers - crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core - and one where they color the whole Earth in. The sections can then be assembled into a booklet. Also included is a cut and paste Layers of the Earth worksheet.

If you’d like a different border color to complement your environment or curriculum color-coding, please reach out. Border colors can be modified upon request at no additional cost.