A Dinosaur Webquest

By: Valerie Kann

Introduction

Congratulations! You are now a paleontologist. Any ideas of what we are searching for? Let us explore our job to see if you are right.

Task

*To learn what a paleontologist studies.

*Write down five different kinds of animals that they find.

*Color one plant eater (Herbivore) or one meat eater (Carnivore).

*Complete Word Search Puzzle

The Process

You will need one sheet of lined paper and a pencil.

Write your full name in the upper right hand corner.

Click on Zoom Dinosaurs and click on All about Dinosaurs on the left side of your screen.

We will read together and out loud about the different dinosaurs.

Write down on your paper your findings of what a dinosaur is.

Now write down five different kinds of dinosaurs.

Scroll down on the left side of your screen to Classroom Activities and Links.

By scrolling down on the right side of your screen click on any plant eater or meat eater dinosaur.

Print out a copy.

Write your name in the upper right hand corner.

Color with your crayons.

Click on K-2 Activities at the top of your screen.

Click on Work Search Puzzle at the bottom of your screen.

Print out a copy and write your name in the upper right hand corner.

Complete the Puzzle.

Resources

Zoom Dinosaurs - Enchanted Learning Software

Evaluation

Remember neatness counts, make sure that your printing is legible. When you color your dinosaur picture stay in the lines.

Conclusion

Now you have an idea of what a Paleontologist does. If you would like you may continue with more of the activities found in Zoom Dinosaurs or visit some other sites that are available.

Discovery Channel - dinosaur gallery

Jason's Dinosaur Site - dinosaur animations

Jurassic Dinosaur Zoo - miniature zoo