Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify different types of dinosaurs and understand basic facts about them.
Materials and Prep
- Dinosaur books or pictures
- Dinosaur coloring sheets
- Markers or crayons
- Scissors
- Glue
- Construction paper
Activities
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Start by showing the student different dinosaur pictures or reading a book about dinosaurs. Ask them to identify the different types of dinosaurs they see or hear about.
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Print out dinosaur coloring sheets and let the student color them. Encourage them to be creative and use different colors for each dinosaur.
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Once the coloring is done, help the student cut out the dinosaurs from the coloring sheets.
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Provide the student with construction paper and glue. Ask them to create a dinosaur scene by gluing the cut-out dinosaurs onto the paper. They can also draw additional elements like trees or volcanoes.
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Allow the student to share their dinosaur scene with you and explain what is happening in their picture. Encourage them to use their imagination!
First Grade Talking Points
- "Dinosaurs lived a long time ago and are now extinct."
- "Some dinosaurs were herbivores, which means they only ate plants."
- "Other dinosaurs were carnivores, which means they ate meat."
- "Dinosaurs came in different shapes and sizes. Some were very big, like the Brachiosaurus, while others were small, like the Velociraptor."
- "Scientists learn about dinosaurs by studying their fossils, which are the remains of ancient plants and animals."
- "Dinosaurs laid eggs, just like birds and reptiles do today."
- "Dinosaurs were reptiles, but they were not the same as modern-day reptiles like lizards or snakes."
- "We can learn about dinosaurs by looking at their bones and footprints."