Earth Layers Working Model

Quick answer: The Earth Layers Working Model demonstrates Earth’s internal structure through a visual cross-section showing the crust, mantle, outer core and inner core, making otherwise inaccessible geological regions easy to identify and compare.

Product Description

The LabEquip Earth Layers Working Model presents the principal compositional layers beneath Earth’s surface. The model supports instruction on the thin outer crust, the much thicker mantle, the liquid outer core and the solid inner core.

A physical cross-section gives learners clearer spatial context than a flat diagram alone, helping students compare the relative thickness and physical state of each layer. Exact model dimensions, materials and cross-section format are not stated in this listing; we have not invented these figures and recommend confirming them with our sales team before ordering.

Specifications

Suggested Use

• Use the cross-section to point out each layer from the outer crust to the inner core.
• Compare the relative thickness of the crust, mantle and core layers.
• Discuss the physical state (solid or liquid) of each layer.
• Relate Earth’s internal structure to related topics such as plate tectonics or the geomagnetic field.

Care & Maintenance

• Handle the model carefully to avoid damaging the cross-section detail.
• Keep the model clean and free of dust for clear classroom visibility.
• Store the model in a stable location when not in use.
• Avoid dropping or applying excess pressure to layered components.

Why Choose LabEquip

LabEquip supplies physics, chemistry and biology lab equipment, STEM kits and Earth-science models for schools, colleges and institutional laboratories, with honest specifications and responsive sales support. For related Earth-science teaching resources, see our Geological Seismograph Apparatus, Day and Night Cycle Teaching Model, or visit the LabEquip homepage to browse our full catalogue.

Frequently Asked Questions

What layers does the Earth Layers Working Model show?

It shows the crust, mantle, outer core and inner core in a physical cross-section format.

What are the model dimensions and materials?

The exact dimensions and materials are not stated in this listing. Please confirm with our sales team before ordering.

Can students see the relative thickness of each layer?

Yes, the cross-section format is intended to give a clearer sense of relative layer thickness than a flat diagram, though exact proportions are not stated in this listing.

Is this suitable for school Earth-science lessons?

Yes, it is designed as an accessible teaching model for lessons on Earth’s internal structure.

How should I care for the model?

Handle it carefully, keep it clean and dust-free, store it in a stable location, and avoid dropping or pressing on layered components.

Last Updated: September 2026