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What are Dinosaurs?

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Students explore the attributes of dinosaurs. In this dinosaur lesson, students read books and watch videos featuring dinosaurs. Students also research dinosaur traits using Internet sources.

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dinosaur attributes, dinosaurs, prehistoric creatures, science
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Grade
K - 4th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Research
Technology
Video
Year
1999

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