144 The History of the Earth: Supplemental Guide 8 | Dinosaurs

 Lesson Objectives

Core Content Objectives

Students will:

 Understand that much of our knowledge of the earth and its

history is the result of the work of many scientists

 Describe fossils

 Explain how fossils provide information about the history of the earth

 Explain how we know about dinosaurs

 Describe various dinosaurs

Language Arts Objectives

The following language arts objectives are addressed in this

lesson. Objectives aligning with the Common Core State

Standards are noted with the corresponding standard in

parentheses. Refer to the Alignment Chart for additional standards

addressed in all lessons in this domain.

Students will:

 Describe the connection between layers of sediment,

sedimentary rock, fossils, and dinosaurs (RI.1.3)

 Compare and contrast different types of dinosaurs (RI.1.9)

 Write and illustrate details about a favorite dinosaur and explain

the reason for their choice (W.1.1)

 Write and illustrate details from the read-aloud “Dinosaurs” and

discuss with one or more peers (SL.1.5)

 Identify new meanings of familiar words, such as plate, and

apply them accurately

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