This cross-curricular 5-day unit will help to give your child better understanding of the book “Dinosaurs Before Dark” while providing information about dinosaurs and fossils. This packet will only focus on chapter 5 of the book. This packet includes 16 pages (10 pages of plans with 6 additional printables).
Recommended grades 1-3
Outline
Build Interest: chapter Preview and discussion Guide
Read: Includes link to purchase book, and audio recording, comprehension questions, and reflection printable.
Writing- journal prompt
Reading Skills- Nonfiction text features lesson on captions- YouTube video and printable to practice.
Science- YouTube video on herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores (with journal idea)
Research- researching triceratops (with links to sources and note-taking printable)
Social Studies- external link with facts about medallions and “Design Your Own Medallion” activity sheet
Assessment- 3 links to comprehension freebies
Extension Activities- researching magnolia trees activity, video on how to draw a triceratops, and word study activity
| Grades | 1st, 2nd, 3rd |
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My name is Michelle North. I previously taught public school for seventeen years. In 2021, I began homeschooling my daughter. Most of my lessons and activities are for teachers and homeschooling in elementary school grades. 😊
Certification: B.A. K-8 Elementary Educ., M.S. K-5 Elem. Reading & Math, Ed.S K-12 Administration & Supervision, Cert. K-12 School Library Media. Highly Qualified in grades K-6, Educational Specialist K-12 , Library Media Specialist K-12
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