Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to learn about dinosaurs through fun English and Math activities.
Materials and Prep
- Pen and paper
- Ruler
- Calculator
- Basic understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Activities
- Dinosaur Word Search: Create a word search puzzle with dinosaur names. Find and circle the hidden words.
- Dino Math: Calculate the total number of teeth of 3 different dinosaurs. Use addition to find the sum.
- Dinosaur Story Writing: Write a short story about a dinosaur adventure. Include at least 3 different types of dinosaurs in your story.
Talking Points
- Dinosaurs Lived Long Ago: "Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, and they are now extinct."
- Dinosaur Sizes: "Dinosaurs came in different sizes. Some were as small as chickens, while others were as big as buildings!"
- Dinosaur Diet: "Dinosaurs had different diets. Some were herbivores and only ate plants, while others were carnivores and ate meat."
- Dinosaur Names: "Dinosaurs have interesting names like Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, and Velociraptor."
- Excavating Dinosaurs: "Scientists discover dinosaur fossils by digging in the ground. This is called excavation."