On a large piece of poster board, create a diagram of the internal and external anatomy of a typical flying bird. Have student teams identify the specific structures that make flight possible. Challenge them to specify the function of each structure. Time , July 6, 1998. This journal article covers the dinosaur-bird link in language that is both lively and accessible for young adult readers.
Coverage includes the history of the discoveries that have uncovered the linkage.
Nature , June 25, 1998. This feature article originally reported the feathered dinosaur findings. A wealth of information about birds and their ancestors. Links to related sites. Includes a list of science mentors to which teachers or students can pose question of interest.