Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to create their own dinosaur artwork using various materials and techniques.

Materials and Prep

• Construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Markers or colored pencils
• Optional: Googly eyes, feathers, pipe cleaners, or any other craft materials
• Dinosaur books or online resources for reference

Activities

1. Create a Dinosaur Collage:

   Show the student pictures of different types of dinosaurs from the books or online resources. Let them choose their favorite dinosaur. Provide construction paper, scissors, and glue. Instruct the student to cut out different shapes from the construction paper to represent different parts of the dinosaur's body (head, body, legs, tail, etc.). They can then glue the shapes together to create their own unique dinosaur collage.

2. Dinosaur Drawing:

   Encourage the student to draw their favorite dinosaur using markers or colored pencils. They can refer to the dinosaur books or online resources for inspiration and guidance. Remind them to include details like scales, claws, and teeth. Once they finish, they can color it in and add any additional features they like.

3. Dinosaur Puppet:

   Suggest the student create a dinosaur puppet using construction paper, markers, and any additional craft materials they have available. They can cut out a dinosaur shape, decorate it, and attach a craft stick or straw to the back to create a handle. They can then use their puppet to act out dinosaur scenes or tell stories.

Talking Points

• "Dinosaurs lived a long time ago and they were huge creatures that roamed the Earth."

• "There were many different types of dinosaurs, some were herbivores and ate plants, while others were carnivores and ate meat."

• "Dinosaurs had different body parts like heads, bodies, legs, and tails, just like we do."

• "We can use our imagination to create our own dinosaur artwork using different materials and techniques."

• "Let's look at pictures of dinosaurs to get ideas for our artwork. We can use different colors and shapes to make our dinosaurs unique."

• "Remember to add details like scales, claws, and teeth to make our dinosaurs look more realistic."