Discovering Dinosaurs
http://search.eb.com/dinosaurs/dinosaurs/index2.html

Steve Allison-Bunnell, University of Montana, Missoula


This Encyclopedia Britannica website highlights the history and changes in thought surrounding dinosaurs since they were discovered. Beginning in the 1820s, this site explores the continued findings which have led to present-day theories regarding what dinosaurs were like, as well as what happened to them. Topics covered include dinosaur anatomy, physiology, characteristics of behavior, and the environments in which they lived. Each topic is discussed in a sequential order. This site contains classroom activities with a teacher's guide to help students explore and understand ideas about these creatures, using this website. The teacher's guide contains details about classroom management and assessment, as well as teaching tips. Links are provided for further information.

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Subject: Biology
Resource Type: Activities:Classroom Activity
Grade Level: Middle (6-8), Intermediate (3-5)Keyword: Fossils