Instructions
Let's travel back in time! Read each section carefully and complete the fun activities to learn about the amazing world of dinosaurs.
Activity 1: Dino Matching!
Draw a line to match the dinosaur's name to its correct description.
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Activity 2: Dino Word Search
Can you find the hidden words? The words can go across or down.
| F | O | S | S | I | L |
| E | P | L | A | N | T |
| G | E | R | E | X | M |
| G | N | O | B | C | E |
| C | L | A | W | S | A |
| H | O | R | N | L | T |
Find these words:
- FOSSIL
- EGG
- REX
- CLAW
- HORN
- PLANT
Activity 3: Dino Facts - True or False?
Read each sentence below. If the sentence is correct, circle True. If it is incorrect, circle False.
- All dinosaurs were giant meat-eaters.
True False - Dinosaurs laid eggs.
True False - Humans and dinosaurs lived at the same time.
True False - Scientists who study fossils are called paleontologists.
True False
Activity 4: Design a Dinosaur!
Imagine you have discovered a brand-new dinosaur! In the box below, draw what it looks like. Does it have horns, wings, or a long neck? Is it a plant-eater or a meat-eater? Give your dinosaur a name!
My dinosaur's name is: ________________________________
Answer Key
Activity 1: Dino Matching!
- Tyrannosaurus Rex: I was a giant meat-eater with powerful legs, sharp teeth, and tiny arms.
- Stegosaurus: I had big plates on my back and a spiky tail to protect myself.
- Triceratops: I had three sharp horns on my face and a big bony frill around my neck.
Activity 2: Dino Word Search
The words are located as follows:
FOSSIL: Across, Row 1
PLANT: Across, Row 2
REX: Down, Column 5
EGG: Down, Row 2-4, Column 1
CLAW: Down, Row 2-5, Column 2
HORN: Across, Row 6
Activity 3: Dino Facts - True or False?
- False (Many dinosaurs, like Stegosaurus, only ate plants.)
- True
- False (Dinosaurs went extinct millions of years before humans appeared.)
- True
Activity 4: Design a Dinosaur!
Answers will vary. Great job on being creative!