--- title: "Year 5 - Structure of the Earth" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-03-21-year-5-structure-of-the-earth" school: "St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy" --- We are holding a number of open days for children due to start primary school in September 2027. Please see our admissions page for further details. Everyone welcome! # Year 5 - Structure of the Earth ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/IMG_4989.jpeg) 21 March 2025 Year 5 used boiled eggs to explore the structure of the Earth, using the shell, egg white and yolk to represent the crust, mantle and core. This hands-on activity helped them visualise the Earth’s layers and understand their composition in a fun and engaging way. As they carefully peeled the shell, they discussed how the Earth’s crust is thin and fragile, just like the eggshell. They then examined the egg white, comparing it to the mantle, which is semi-solid and moves slowly over time. Finally, the yolk represented the core, helping the children grasp the concept of the Earth’s hot, dense center. The activity sparked curiosity and led to great discussions about plate tectonics, volcanic activity and the role of the Earth’s layers in shaping our planet.![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/IMG_4989.jpeg) [Year 5](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-5) [Geography](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/geography) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_4946.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-03-21-year-5-year-of-prayer) Previous ### [Year 5 - Year of Prayer](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-03-21-year-5-year-of-prayer) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/activitymore-17CE0A57-63D6-4B24-95B1-12E09ADFCCD8.png)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-03-21-year-3-rock-your-socks-for-world-down-syndrome-day) Next ### [Year 3-Rock Your Socks For World Down Syndrome Day](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-03-21-year-3-rock-your-socks-for-world-down-syndrome-day) ### Personal Development - [News](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/events) - [Photo Gallery](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-gallery-category/our-gallery) - [Calendar](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/calendar) - [School Council](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Fundraising](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/fundraising) - [Extra Curricular Clubs](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/clubs) - [Little Leaders](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/little-leaders) - [Visits and Visitors](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/visits-and-visitors) - [British Values](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/british-values) - [Protected Characteristics](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/protected-characteristics) ##### Location Knowlesly Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2JA ##### Contact Us 01254 702996 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabasce/) - [X](https://twitter.com/stbarnabasce) © Copyright 2021–2026 St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)