People have known about dinosaurs for many years. However, new discoveries are always leading to new ideas about what dinosaurs were like when they were alive and why they became extinct.
Write a report, giving facts and opinions about the latest beliefs about dinosaurs. To do so, you will need to research what is known about dinosaurs and what discoveries have been made recently. Here are some questions to guide your research:
What do their fossils tell us about the way dinosaurs walked and lived?
What animal that lives today do scientists think is the closest relative of a dinosaur?
What other animals that live today remind me of a dinosaur?
Are you ready? Begin by visiting the Web sites listed in Step 2. Look for answers to the questions above. Write down what you learn in the boxes.
With teacher supervision, you may use search engines to research other Web sites. You also can research dinosaurs at the library. When you are ready, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your report.
Step 2. Research
Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!
Toolbox Tip: Click here to learn more about the best way to use a search engine to find information.
