Discovering Dinosaur Fossils Around the World

Discovering Dinosaur Fossils Around the World

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify where dinosaur fossils have been found around the world.

What do you already know about dinosaur fossils?

What are Dinosaur Fossils?

Dinosaur fossils are the preserved remains or traces of dinosaurs. They can be bones, teeth, footprints, or even eggs.

Dinosaur Fossil Discoveries

Dinosaur fossils have been found on every continent, including Antarctica. Some famous sites include the Morrison Formation in the U.S., the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, and the Dinosaur Provincial Park in Canada.

North America

In North America, dinosaur fossils have been found in places like Wyoming, Utah, and Montana. The Badlands of South Dakota are also rich in fossils.

South America

In South America, Argentina has been a hotbed for dinosaur discoveries. The Patagonia region is particularly famous for its fossil finds.

Europe

In Europe, dinosaur fossils have been found in countries like the UK, Spain, and France. The Isle of Wight in the UK is known for its dinosaur fossils.

Asia

The Gobi Desert in Mongolia has been a treasure trove of dinosaur fossils. China has also yielded many significant fossil discoveries.

Africa and Australia

In Africa, countries like Morocco, Niger, and South Africa have produced important dinosaur fossils. Australia, particularly Queensland, has also been a key location for discoveries.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.