Therefore, I thought a simulated dinosaur dig would really pique their interest. To help set up the dig, I began by enlisting my art teacher's help to create dinosaur fossils. I had decided not to purchase an expensive model until I knew I wanted to continue this activity. We decided to try modeling bones from clay. We didn't need a full set of bones.
Paleontologist often find a partial set.
My next task included investigating my personal resources. After all, if I wanted my students to learn through inquiry and exploration, I would need to gather together lots of books, videos, games, etc. I had many fiction and non-fiction children's books in my possession already. School and public libraries became an invaluable asset in expanding my resources. Several activity centers were set up in the classroom.