Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Dinosaurs of the Mesozoic Era Time Line
A time line of dinosaurs during the Mesozoic Era.
University of California
Ucmp: Introduction to the Mesozoic Era
A review of the Mesozoic era, and it's three divisions, the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous. Extensively cross-linked on important topics. Good site from Berkeley.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Mesozoic Era the Age of Dinosaurs
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explore the three periods of the Mesozoic Era, the age when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Find out what happened to the dinosaurs.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Mesozoic Era Timeline and Important Facts
Provides an overview of the Mesozoic Era, its time frame, geological and tectonic activities, the climate, plants and animals, and extinction events towards the end of this era.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Mesozoic Era the Age of Dinosaurs
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the Mesozoic Era, the age of dinosaurs.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Mesozoic Era
Learn the basic information about the Mesozoic Era in Earth's geologic history.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: The Triassic Period
Information about the Mesozoic Era, including details and extensive links about the geology and biology of the period. A very thorough site that is geared toward 5 - 8th grades, but useful for all.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Paleobiology: The Mesozoic, Age of Cyads and Dinosaurs
The Mesozoic era is the period in which the dinosaurs existed. It encompasses three main geological periods - the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous eras. The evolution of different life forms throughout these eras is described in this...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plate Tectonics and Seas of the Paleozoic and Mesozoic Era Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides a brief overview of plate tectonic activity during the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras and the changes in sea level that occurred. Includes some questions to...
University of California
Ucmp: The Paleozoic Era
An excellent overview of the Paleozoic Era. It also provides a chart where you can learn information regarding each of the time frames within the era.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Article: "The Day the Mesozoic Died"
A short article by Dr. Sean B. Carroll detailing the discoveries covered in the film The Day The Mesozoic Died.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: History of Mesozoic Life
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of life of the Mesozoic Era.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: History of Mesozoic Life
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of life of the Mesozoic Era.
Other
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,...
The Field Museum
Field Museum: Exhibits: Evolving Planet: Mesozoic Era
In this effective exhibit, you will meet the dinosaurs and other plant and animals of Mesozoic Era. Observe photos of flowering plants, reptiles, mammals and marine life. Listen to interesting video interviews with scientists who study...
University of California
Ucmp: Introduction to the Cenozoic
A good brief review of The Cenozoic Era, which also includes links to more detailed information as well as a chart of its subdivisions.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Facts About the Jurassic Period
The Jurassic Period falls within the Mesozoic Era. Read about geologic events that occurred then, the climate, and the plants and animals, including the many types of dinosaurs.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Paleozoic and Mesozoic Seas
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How shallow seas appeared and disappeared throughout the Paleozoic Era.
University of California
Ucmp: The Jurassic Period, 208 to 146 Million Years Ago
An overview of the Jurassic Period, including links to more detailed information about the geology and biological changes of the period.
Other
Georgia Perimeter College: The Cretaceous Period
Through this resource, in outline format, information is presented about the global setting and life in the Cretaceous.
University of California
Ucmp: Inferring the Possible Speed of Dinosaurs
An essay detailing the evidence used to determine how quickly dinosaurs moved. Includes pictures of fossilized dinosaur tracks.
BBC
Bbc: Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs
Several articles that trace the chronology of the dinosaur from the Triassic to the Cretaceous. Articles were written to accompany the BBC series, Walking with Dinosaurs.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Research Starters: Dinosaurs
Good starting point for students needing to do research on dinosaurs. Find quick facts and dates, follow links to articles on fossils, the Mesozoic era, and reptiles, and click links to access some of the best dinosaur resources on the web.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Paleozoic and Mesozoic Seas
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Reveals that during the Paleozoic and Mesozoic, six marine transgressions and regressions caused sea level to rise over the continents, leaving evidence in rocks in...