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Abcteach: Dinosaurs
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource features a variety of activities related to dinosaurs. There are interdisciplinary tasks that include writing exercises such as creative writing and story planner formats. Lessons for...
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Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Dinosaur Land [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Dinosaur Land is provided on these pages. Two character roles are needed in this play that reinforces the difference between dinosaurs that are omnivores and carnivores.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Do We Know What Color Dinosaurs Were?
The microraptor was a four-winged carnivorous dinosaur with iridescent black feathers. But if our information about this dinosaur comes from fossils, how can we be certain about its color? Len Bloch shows how making sense of the evidence...
PBS
Pbs Kids: Dinosaur Train: Station Race
How fast can you lay the tracks to pick up all the dinosaurs? Help Mr. Conductor stay on schedule by building track from station to station for the Dinosaur Train and the Rocket Train! Pick up passengers along the way and learn about all...
SEDL
Sedl: Extinction
This second activity in a course on dinosaurs is devoted to extinction. There are group activities, discussion of the idea, and a way to assess what the students have learned.
SEDL
Sedl: Dinosaurs
This site provides wonderful lesson plans about dinosaurs. Seven sequenced units cover the following topics: extinction, fossils, types of dinosaurs, and the dinosaur life cycle. The site provides basic lesson and background information...
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Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County
This site provides information on the three Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County.
Other
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County: Dinosaur Institute: Dinosaurs
The origins, evolution and diversification of dinosaurs through geologic time are described, as well as their portrayal in Hollywood movies. There is also information about how birds evolved from dinosaurs.
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University of Bristol: What Were the Dinosaurs, and How Did They Live?
Answers to a series of nine questions related to dinosaurs. There are a number of links to other informative sites as well.
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Dinosaur Facts
There is plenty of information about dinosaurs here for students doing research. There are a fair number of ads but they are mainly related to dinosaurs. Besides fact pages for hundreds of dinosaurs, you will find information about...
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Planet Dinosaur
Planet Dinosaur has a great deal of information about individual dinosaurs, as well as dinosaur videos, coloring pages, articles, news items, anatomy, classification and history. There is also a dinosaur glossary and a whole section...
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Black Hills Institute of Geological Research, Inc.: Ceratopsian
The Ceratopsian dinosaurs, described here, lived in the Cretaceous Period between 135 and 65 million years ago. This group included the Triceratops and the Torosaurus.
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Black Hills Institute of Geological Research, Inc.: Struthiomimus
The Struthiomimus was a fast moving North American dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous Period. It belonged to the Ornithomimosaur group of dinosaurs. A good description of the Struthiomimus is found on this page, as well as a slideshow...
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Age of dinosaurs.com
This is a useful site for students doing research for a project, although it does have some distracting ads. There is an ABC list of dinosaurs, a frequently asked questions section, dinosaur evolution charts, and more. Some areas of the...
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Tramline: Dinosaurs: A Prehistoric Adventure for Grades 2 5
Travel across the Internet to learn about dinosaurs in this virtual field trip. The trip is designed for Grades Two to Five. Topics include dinosaur fossils, extinction, paleontology, anatomy, behavior, etc.
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Canal Kids: Dinossauros (Dinosaurs), a Era Dos Gigantes
A good introduction to dinosaurs for young Portuguese-speaking children. Uses an engaging writing style, cartoon-style graphics, and animation to teach about the Mesozoic era. Coverage includes types of dinosaurs and their features,...
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K 3 Learning Pages: Reptiles and Amphibians
Come and discover more about reptiles and amphibians when you explore this awesome resource. This site is filled with useful links.
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The Dinosaur Museum
The Dinosaur Museum is located in Blanding, Utah. Use this site to learn all about the exhibits and dinosaur information.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Dinosaurs: Fact and Fiction
A comprehensive series of pages that answers a number of commonly asked questions about dinosaurs.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Walking With Dinosaurs
Dig into this collection of dinosaur resources offered for dinosaur walkers of all ages. Hit the Dinosaur Playground with younger students to engage in a variety of games, activities, and puzzles.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Fossils and Rocks
Part of an online publication offered by the U.S. Geological Survey, this articles sheds light on how studying fossils became an important part of understanding geologic time.
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Hvpm: Mass Extinctions
An overview of the mass extinctions throughout earth history. Each mass extinction has a link to its own page with a list of its possible causes and the species that were most affected.
British Council
British Council: Quiz O Saurus
This is a short, challenging game where students study the fact cards for ten different dinosaurs on display, then answer quiz questions. If they answer all ten correctly, they get a certificate.
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New South Wales Country Areas Program: Australian Dinosaur Quest
In this web quest, students are asked to research three dinosaurs from Australia, determine which is the most dangerous and present their findings.