After reading the story summary that compares the sizes of different dinosaurs to many familiar objects, children research a favorite dinosaur and use these facts to make a dinosaur trading card. Following a categorizing activity that focuses on dinosaur characteristics, children visit a dinosaur Web site. At the site they can assemble a fossilized skeleton, hear what dinosaurs may have sounded like, and check out the latest dinosaur finds.
Objectives Compare the different sizes of dinosaurs to other familiar objects.
Compare the characteristics of different dinosaurs. Simple reference books on dinosaurs Crayons or markers Steps Have children read the story summary. Talk about the characteristics of the different dinosaurs mentioned in the summary. Discuss how scientists figure out the lengths of different dinosaurs. Encourage them to explain their responses.