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Dinosaur Database

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Third graders practice using a database to find information related to dinosaurs. Using the data, they make informational cards to use while developing a timeline that shows when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. They answer comprehension questions on a worksheet to end the instructional activity.

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Grade
3rd
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Math
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Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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