Finding Information for Research

4ELA39 min

Learning Objective

I can identify different sources of information for research.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

4 min

Guided Notes

8 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • The earliest dinosaurs appeared about 245 million years ago during the Triassic Period.

  • Dinosaurs are divided into two major groups, Saurischia and Ornithischia, based on the shape and orientation of their pelvis.

  • Most dinosaurs died out about 66 million years ago, possibly due to an asteroid strike, but some evolved into modern birds.

Practice

12 min

8 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Name three different sources where you could find information about dinosaurs.

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