In Latin class, study the roots of the names of different types of dinosaurs. Language Arts -Evaluate how works of fiction present dinosaurs and the Mesozoic era. Write a short story detailing how your life would change as the caretaker of the dinosaur or about how this dinosaur would be treated by others in society. Mathematics -The Scipionyx lived about 110 million years ago. Calculate what year it will be 110 million years from now.
Technology -Study different methods of dating fossils.
Read other articles from The New York Times about dinosaur discoveries. In addition, this lesson plan may be used to address the academic standards of a specific state. Links are provided where available from each McREL standard to the Achieve website containing state standards for over 40 states. Science Standard 4- Knows about the diversity and unity that characterize life. Science Standard 7- Understands how species depend on one another and on the environment for survival.