American Museum of Natural History
Mesozoic Museum
Mini museum curators create an exhibit that showcases the Mesozoic era. Pupils use their knowledge of dinosaurs to make informative posters, drawings, and dioramas. Following three steps to complete the hands-on activity, scholars read...
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Dino Fossils
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.
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Read Works: Dinosaur Discovery
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text dinosaur fossils found on an island in Germany. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Dinosaur Discovery
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read text, a map, and a chart about dinosaur fossils. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in comparing and contrasting.
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Read Works: Dinosaur World
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about dinosaurs and how scientists learn about them. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Dinosaur Chomper
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the fossil of a giant crocodile dinosaur found in Niger. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Small Wonder
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the fossil of a pterosaur found in China. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.