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This Adopt-a-Dino activity also includes:
Earth historians research a specific dinosaur, write a paper about the Mesozoic era that it lived in, create an artistic rendition of the environment, and give a presentation in class about what they learned. Be aware that there are blanks to fill in such as the length of the research paper, due date, etc.
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Pros
- Editable document allows personalization of timeline
- It is unusual to find a dinosaur assignment for upper-elementary or middle school science classes
- Separate grading rubrics are provided for the research paper, visual creation, and presentation
Cons
- Dinosaurs are not generally taught at the level this assignment is written for