Dinosaur Prints

Primary paleontologists discover the information they can gather from examining fossils. They place pictures in the correct sequence showing how an animal becomes a fossil. They discuss which sediments would preserve fossils better as well.

Students create dinosaur prints on a foam meat tray.

Learners create fossils to understand how scientists learn about dinosaurs.  For this dinosaur lesson, students mix ingredients to make dough and put in objects that can make impressions. Learners let fossil dry overnight. students then...

Students analyze and discuss footprints and dinosaur tracks. They listen to books about paleontologists, create and analyze their own trackways using black paper and chalk, examine the data, and form hypotheses about footprints and...

Students watch a demonstration on how to make a fossil. They define the word fossil and measure and mix the dough to make their own fossil print. They disover how one can use fossils to gather information about the past and share their...

Students examine different types of fossils and how they are formed. They make their own fossils based on what they learned about all the different types. They explain the story that their fossil tells to the class.