Curated OER
Mesozoic Murals
Students create a mural of one of the Mesozoic Periods. In this geologic timeline lesson, students will research the plants and animals that lived in the Mesozoic Era in order to create a mural to scale that represents one of the three...
Curated OER
Boning Up on Fossil Features
Students investigate a specific dinosaur; produce a poster relating what is known or speculated about where and how the dinosaur lived to the physical features of the dinosaur.
Curated OER
The Mesozoic Era
Sixth graders recognize that the Earth was different in different eras. In this Mesozoic Era activity, 6th graders compare the time frame of the different eras and how long they lasted for by graphing them. Students study the...
Curated OER
The Mesozoic Era Crossword Puzzle
In this Mesozoic Era crossword puzzle worksheet, students examine the 12 clues in order to complete the puzzle with the words and names from this time period.
Curated OER
Bellwork April 12-16
In this bellwork worksheet, students answer questions about the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras. They answer questions about fossils, half life, and radioactive material.
Curated OER
Dinosaurs Were Real!
Students investigate the history of dinosaurs, as real animals. In this dinosaur lesson plan, students examine basic concepts that help them understand the history of all life. Included in this article is information on the world of the...
Curated OER
The History of Life
In this history of life worksheet, students will use diagrams of the Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic Era to complete 4 fill in the blank statements.
Curated OER
The Mesozoic Era
In this Mesozoic Era worksheet, students find a total of 12 words hidden in a word search puzzle related to the Mesozoic Era.
Curated OER
Geology
Fourth graders devise a workable inch-to-inch scale for a geologic timeline sequencing the eras covered in the unit. They hypothesize from descriptions of dinosaur fossil evidence.
University of California
Ucmp: Web Geological Time Machine
The Museum of Paleontology at Berkeley offers an online geological time machine which allows you to catch a glimpse of ancient eras in earth's history. Click into an "Era" to learn about its stratigraphy, life forms, localities, and...
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Online Exhibitions
A collection of exhibits that can be found online allowing students to research the museums' artifacts and displays. Exhibits include earth science and dinosaurs topics.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Mesozoic Era the Age of Dinosaurs
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explore the three periods of the Mesozoic Era, the age when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Find out what happened to the dinosaurs.
University of California
Ucmp: Inferring the Possible Speed of Dinosaurs
An essay detailing the evidence used to determine how quickly dinosaurs moved. Includes pictures of fossilized dinosaur tracks.
University of California
Ucmp: The Jurassic Period, 208 to 146 Million Years Ago
An overview of the Jurassic Period, including links to more detailed information about the geology and biological changes of the period.
University of California
Ucmp: Introduction to the Mesozoic Era
A review of the Mesozoic era, and it's three divisions, the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous. Extensively cross-linked on important topics. Good site from Berkeley.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Dinosaurs of the Mesozoic Era Time Line
A time line of dinosaurs during the Mesozoic Era.
San Diego Natural History Museum
San Diego Natural History Museum: Dinosaur Dig
The San Diego Natural History Museum provides dinosaur lovers with plenty of information and fun facts with links to Finding Fossils and Dinosaur Bytes.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Paleobiology: The Mesozoic, Age of Cyads and Dinosaurs
The Mesozoic era is the period in which the dinosaurs existed. It encompasses three main geological periods - the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous eras. The evolution of different life forms throughout these eras is described in this...
Other
Canal Kids: Dinossauros (Dinosaurs), a Era Dos Gigantes
A good introduction to dinosaurs for young Portuguese-speaking children. Uses an engaging writing style, cartoon-style graphics, and animation to teach about the Mesozoic era. Coverage includes types of dinosaurs and their features,...
Other
Georgia Perimeter College: The Mesozoic Era
This resource provides an overview of the Mesozoic era, with details about each period of geological history.
Other
Georgia Perimeter College: The Cretaceous Period
Through this resource, in outline format, information is presented about the global setting and life in the Cretaceous.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: History of Mesozoic Life
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of life of the Mesozoic Era.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: History of Mesozoic Life
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of life of the Mesozoic Era.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Cretaceous Period O Logy Card
Flip this interactive card to start learning about the Cretaceous Period. Answer multiple-choice and fact-or-fiction questions and review some fast facts about this period that marked the end of the line for all non-avian dinosaurs.