Curated OER
Middle and Recent Earth History
In this middle and recent Earth history activity, students are given 20 statements about the changes in the Earth and life on Earth and they determine if they are true or false. If the statements are false, students change the italicized...
Curated OER
When Dinosaurs Lived
In this dinosaur learning exercise, students examine a time line of the periods in which certain dinosaurs lived and then answer 5 fill in the blank questions based on the timeline.
Curated OER
When Dinosaurs Ruled
Students research about plants and animals during Triassic period. In this earth science lesson, students draw pictures of their chosen plants and plants for the bulletin board. They present their project in class.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Pterosaur Found in Utah Quarry Had 110 Teeth
Read about the unusual characteristics of a pterosaur discovered in Utah. Includes video.
BBC
Bbc Nature: Prehistoric Life: Triassic Period
Overview of the Earth in the Triassic Period as told by photos, news, and external links with an emphasis on what grew then, what lived then, the causes of mass extinction, types of fossils, and what life was like in general.
University of California
Ucmp: The Triassic Period, 245 to 208 Million Years Ago
A brief overview of the Triassic Period, along with links to more detailed information on its subdivisions and life forms. Also includes information about subdivisions of the Period, along with Stratigraphy, Localities, and Tectonics.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: The Triassic Period
Information about the Mesozoic Era, including details and extensive links about the geology and biology of the period. A very thorough site that is geared toward 5 - 8th grades, but useful for all.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Walking With Dinosaurs: Fact File: Peteinosaurus
Peteinosaurus was a flying reptile from the Late Triassic period, and the fossils left behind tell us much about its anatomy, prey, and flight. This resource provides simple facts as well as several images and a video that let you see...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Triassic Period O Logy Card
Review essential information about the Triassic Period on this short, interactive card. Includes facts about Pangaea. Try answering questions when you're finished.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Mesozoic Era the Age of Dinosaurs
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the Mesozoic Era, the age of 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,...
Other
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.
Other
Buzzle.com: Animal Sake: Triassic Period Animals
Brief descriptions of the climate of the Triassic Period and of the plants and animals. Includes a lengthy list of the animals that lived during that time.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Dinosaur Facts and Information
Read a brief history of dinosaurs and how fossils are formed. Learn about the three main dinosaur periods, plant-eating dinosaurs, meat-eating dinosaurs, the end of dinosaurs, and other interesting facts.