The Earth and the atmosphere

Challenge reference: 6045

Notional learning hours  30
Level Level 1
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Skill
Learning aim

The learner will be able to describe the composition and structure of the Earth and the atmosphere, show awareness that the Earth has limited resources and discuss the importance of recycling.

Learning context

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Learning outcomes

What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do

The learner will:

  1. Be able to identify the structure and composition of the Earth.

  2. Be able to identify the composition of the atmosphere.

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Assessment criteria

What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome

The learner can:

    • Label a diagram of the earth, correctly identifying the four main layers, inner core, outer core, mantle and crust
    • Identify two main characteristics of each of the four main layers of the Earth
    • Identify the materials each layer of the Earth is made from
    • List two reasons why the atmosphere is important
    • Identify the gases that make up the Earth's atmosphere
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