Dinosaurs and more

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About this program

Dinosaurs and More takes students on a journey through time from the beginning of life on Earth.

Students will investigate and observe :

BIG IDEAS:

Dinosaurs lived long ago (65 million years) and that they existed for a very long time (160 million years)
Dinosaurs were various sizes and had different physical features
Dinosaurs were plant eaters and meat eaters. This distinction determined habitat (land or water), and accounts for various physical features (long necks, teeth, and tails)
There were no humans living during the time of the dinosaurs. The only other creatures that shared the earth (that live today) were crocodiles, fish, and turtles
We have learned about dinosaurs from Palaeontologists
Palaeontologists have discovered fossils and have assembled dinosaur skeletons.
Dinosaurs are now extinct, and we can only speculate why

Focus: This study aligns with the Primary Connections unit of the same name.

This program reflects the new English, Mathematics, HSIE Science, Creative Arts and PDHPE Syllabus outcomes.

Please note: There can be only one class booked for a day visit to REEC due to the limited 'dig space' in our palaeontology pit.

Due to weather conditions, this study is best booked for terms 2 and 3.

Activities

Part of the day involves a 'fossil dig', where students take on the role of a palaeontologist at a site on the grounds.
They will finish the day with some paleo art to take back to school.

Cost

$5 per student

This is a 4 hour study from time of arrival at REEC

Risk Assessment

Program Resources

Key syllabus outcomes and content

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