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In this activity, learners explore how dinosaurs are named and what their names mean. Learners listen to "The Littlest Dinosaurs" by Bernard Most. Then, learners decode real and imaginary dinosaur names by sliding paper strips featuring Latin and Greek words through three openings in a T. rex skull drawing. This activity is featured on page 11 of the "Dinosphere" unit of study for K-2 learners.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 6 - 8
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Paper
- Dino Diaries (page 113-116 of PDF)
- Pencils
- Scissors
- Drawings of dinosaurs
- Dinosaur word strips and What's in a Dinosaur Name? chart (page 12 and 13 of PDF)
- Where to Look for a Dinosaur by Bernard Most
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth's History
- 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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Diversity of Life
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Literature
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- 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