Instructional Video

Siats Meekerorum

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Scientists find and name 30-40 new dinosaurs every year. A timely video discusses the siats meekerorum, one relatively newly discovered dinosaur. It explains the pieces scientists found and how they use those to better understand the type of dinosaur and its habits. This is part of the Brain Fuse playlist on Fossils and Geology.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Research the list of newly named dinosaurs this year
  • Determine when the most recent dinosaur was discovered near your area
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge of fossils and dinosaurs
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Explains new vocabulary clearly
  • Provides subtitles in eight languages for ELLs
Cons
  • None