Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create your own dinosaur-themed artwork using simple materials.

Materials and Prep

• White paper
• Colored pencils or markers
• Pencil and eraser
• Reference images of dinosaurs (optional)

No prior knowledge or preparation is needed for this lesson. Just bring your creativity!

Activities

• Create a dinosaur landscape: Draw a prehistoric scene with volcanoes, plants, and dinosaurs roaming around.
• Design your own dinosaur: Imagine a new species of dinosaur and draw its features, size, and environment.
• Dino self-portrait: Draw yourself as a dinosaur! What features would you have if you were a dinosaur?

Talking Points

• What are dinosaurs?
  "Dinosaurs were huge creatures that lived millions of years ago, and they are now extinct."
• How do we know about dinosaurs?
  "Scientists study fossils, which are remains of dinosaurs that have turned into rock over time."
• What did dinosaurs eat?
  "Dinosaurs had different diets - some were herbivores and only ate plants, while others were carnivores and ate meat."
• How big were dinosaurs?
  "Dinosaurs came in all sizes, from tiny ones the size of chickens to giants as big as buildings!"
• Why do kids love dinosaurs?
  "Dinosaurs are like real-life monsters that once roamed the Earth, sparking our imagination and curiosity."