Introduction
Have you ever wondered what it is like to live during the period of dinosaurs? In this WebQuest you will travel back in time to discover different types of dinosaurs and what it was like when they were alive. Join us in this quest!
Task
We are going back in time on a trip to Dinosaur land. As you move on in this quest, you will answer the questions about Dinosaurs that are presented. You will follow the links given to answer each question. The links may be videos or articles. Try to answer the questions as clearly as possible.
Process
1. Dinosaurs are said to be some of the oldest creatures from the past. How long ago do scientists say dinosaurs lived?
http://www.livescience.com/3945-history-dinosaurs.html
2. We watch dinousaur movies all the time, but do we know their types? Read the following article and write about three types of dinosaurs that you think are the coolest.
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/dinosaurs/types.html
3. Plants or meat? Salad or hamburger? What do you prefer? Dinosaurs prefer many different foods depending on their type. Watch the following video and write what foods dinosaurs ate!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpDEDJ9Pxu8
4. Just because I eat plants does not mean I'm weak! Watch the following video and write the top 5 strongest dinosaurs that eat plants and give a small description of each.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOIu3_qWE3I
YOU ARE ALMOST THERE KEEP IT UP!
5. Watching videos is fun don't you think? Watch the following video and choose your top 3 favorite largest dinosaurs and tell us why.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgdLfWGTDSE
6. Dinosaurs are so much fun! And so interesting as well! But they are extinct :(. Even though we can't see dinosaurs anymore, we can still see their fossils! :O Where are the best places to find dinosaurs? Check out this link to find out and record your answer!
http://www.livescience.com/32816-where-are-the-best-places-to-find-dinosaur-fossils.html
Great Job! You reached the end of this webquest! Now you know a little bit more about Dinosaurs!
Evaluation
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Answered all the questions. |
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Answerd questions according to the link provided |
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Expressed himself/herself clearly |
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Used proper grammar |
Conclusion
Great Job everyone! There are so many different ways you can learn about dinosaurs. We can read books, watch documentaries and research with an expert! I encourage you to keep investigating about this topic!
Credits
Viral killer youtube chanel
Teacher Page
This lesson was designed for a fourth grade science class integrated with writing. Students learn about the different types of dinosaurs, how old they are, and fossils, through different web pages and videos that the get access to. The writing and grammar are also a big part of the assignment as the students try to write the answers in their own words as best as they can.