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DinoWorks
DinoWorks is a paleontolgy kit that you can order from skullduggery.com. This resource has directions that come with it. Primary paleontolgists examine bone replicas of the Velociraptor, Tyrannosaurus, and Triceratops that you prepare...
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Triceratops picture
In this triceratops worksheet, students color the picture of the triceratops and then read a paragraph about it and answer the questions. Students answer 3 multiple choice questions.
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Triceratops Facts
In this Triceratops worksheet, students answer 6 multiple choice questions about the dinosaur Triceratops. Then students write a complete sentence where they describe what a Triceratops would do if it were attacked by a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
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Dinosaurs
In this dinosaur worksheet, students create a book about the five most popular dinosaurs. Students match pictures to the name and simple sentence describing each.
Curated OER
Dinosaur Jokes
In this science worksheet, students use the key code found on the right to locate the answers to each of the bad dinosaur jokes. Then they write out the answer to the joke.
Other
The Royal Tyrrell Muesum
This site includes exhibits of the museum, school programs, public programs, research and resources, etc.
abcteach
Abcteach: Dinosaurs
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource features a variety of activities related to dinosaurs. There are interdisciplinary tasks that include writing exercises such as creative writing and story planner formats. Lessons for...
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Black Hills Institute of Geological Research, Inc.: Ceratopsian
The Ceratopsian dinosaurs, described here, lived in the Cretaceous Period between 135 and 65 million years ago. This group included the Triceratops and the Torosaurus.
Children's Museum
Dinosphere: Dino Profiles: Meet Kelsey the Triceratops
What does a fossil named "Kelsey" tell us about the Triceratops horridus? Learn what the fossils say about this dinosaur's defense system, diet, and size. Be sure to click the "See the skeleton" link to interact with and learn about...
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Msu News: Msu Finds Triceratops, Torosaurus Were Different Stages of Dinosaur
Two paleontologists from Montana State University, John Scannella and Jack Horner, discuss their newly released theory that Triceratops and Torosaurus were actually the same dinosaur but at different stages of their life cycle. [Date of...
BBC
Bbc: Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs
Several articles that trace the chronology of the dinosaur from the Triassic to the Cretaceous. Articles were written to accompany the BBC series, Walking with Dinosaurs.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Zoom Dinosaurs
Zoom Dinosaurs is a comprehensive on-line hypertext book about dinosaurs. It is designed for students of all ages and levels of comprehension. It has an easy-to-use structure that allows readers to start at a basic level on each topic,...
Center for Educational Technologies
Earth Science Explorer: Dinosaur Floor
Take a tour of the dinosaur floor and you'll read several theories about why dinosaurs became extinct.
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Dino Dictionary: Profiles of Over 300 Known Dinosaurs!
This site is a must for learning about dinosaurs. It profiles over 300 known species. It also lets you hear how to pronounce the name.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Animals Past and Present
In English and Spanish this site deals with animal life in Illinois past and present. With sections on dinosaurs, animals in Illinois 65 million years ago, animals in Illinois 10 million years ago, and animals in Illinois today, this is...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Play! Scholastic: You Dig?
Play this interactive game to uncover the bones of a dinosaur. Pick your favorite dinosaur then use the tools to find their bones. When completed , a picture will appear. Click on "factoid" to learn information on each dinosaur.
Kidport
Kidport: Reference Library: Dinosaurs
A nicely illustrated and informative site on dinosaurs from the Cambrian period until the Quaternary period.
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Regional Alliance for Information Networking: Download a Dinosaur
Download paper dinosaurs to use for various craft activities. Select from 18 different dinosaurs.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Triceratops for Kids: Learn About the Three Horned Dinosaur
What was the Triceratops dinosaur? Kids find out about the first fossils, giant skull and horns, discovered by paleontologists. Habitat, size, food, and fun facts.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Triceratops O Logy Card
Flip over this interactive card to find fast facts, questions and answers, and other bite-size pieces of information about Triceratops horridus.
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Pocantico Hills School: Meet the Dinosaurs
What do other kids know and love about dinosaurs? Here's an exciting place to compare what you know about the "terrible lizards", and to learn more from this school site.
Success Link
Success Link: Dinosaur Corners
A short lesson plan for early elementary students to help them recognize four major dinosaurs. Use the provided drawings of the dinosaurs to make posters for students to identify.