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Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about dinosaurs, their characteristics, and their habitat through fun activities related to Jurassic Park.

Materials and Prep

  • Coloring pencils or markers
  • Plain paper
  • Internet access to watch short dinosaur videos

No prior knowledge needed, just bring your imagination and curiosity!

Activities

  • Create Your Dinosaur: Draw your own dinosaur with unique features and give it a name. Think about what it eats and where it lives.
  • Dino Research: Look up information about your favorite dinosaur online. Write down three cool facts about it.
  • Dino Habitat: Design a habitat for your dinosaur using drawings or building blocks. Show where it sleeps, eats, and plays.

Talking Points

  • What are dinosaurs?
    "Dinosaurs were giant reptiles that lived millions of years ago. They ruled the Earth long before humans existed."
  • Types of dinosaurs:
    "There were plant-eating dinosaurs like Triceratops and meat-eating dinosaurs like T-Rex. Each had different ways of surviving."
  • Dinosaur habitats:
    "Dinosaurs lived in various habitats such as forests, deserts, and swamps. Some dinosaurs could fly, while others could swim."

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