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In this activity, learners explore the size and scale of dinosaurs. Learners listen to "The Littlest Dinosaurs" by Bernard Most. Then, learners estimate the size of a Triceratops and T. rex by measuring and comparing the dinosaurs to known objects. Learners also use a hallway or go outdoors to create a full-size depiction of scale of the dinosaurs by predicting and measuring how many learners would have to lie across the ground head to foot to match the size of the two dinosaurs. This activity is featured on page 18 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 4 - 6
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Meter stick
- Dino Diaries (page 113-116 of PDF)
- Centimeter rulers
- Chalk
- Construction paper
- Glue or tape
- The Littlest Dinosaurs by Bernard Most
- Skeletal drawings of Kelsey and Stan (pages 61 and 67)
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
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
- Size and Scale
- Reasoning and Proof
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Problem Solving
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The Design Process
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Literature
- Outdoor Activity
- Physical Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- be mobile
- 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