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In this activity, learners explore dinosaur skeletons, anatomy, and locomotion. Learners compare and contrast dinosaur skeletons and drawings. Learners also work in groups to reassemble "pieces" to form dinosaur skeletons. Finally, learners create and pose paper dinosaur models with moveable parts and list different actions or movements the dinosaurs can do including eating, walking, and sleeping. This activity is featured on page 39 of the "Dinosphere" unit of study for K-2 learners.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 6 - 8
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Drawings and skeleton diagram of Stan the Tyrannosaurus rex and other dinosaurs (pp. 59-86 of PDF)
- Tyrannosaurus Rex by Daniel Cohen
- Dino Diaries (pp. 113-116)
- Scissors
- Books or computers for research
- Brass fasteners
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth's History
- Fossils
- Dinosaurs
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Earth's History
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Animals
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Evolution
- History of Life
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Diversity of Life
- Mathematics
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Problem Solving
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Arts and Crafts
- Literature
- Model Building
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Dinosphere Exhibit Development Team, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis; Crosslin, Rick ; Fortney, Mary
Rights:
- All rights reserved, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 2004