Discovering Dinosaurs® Dig for Answers Bulletin Board Idea
Bulletin Board Idea
Name the dinosaurs using pocket clues, class discussions, and available resources.
Supplies
- Discovering Dinosaurs® Bulletin Board Set T8294
- Reptile Orange Terrific Trimmers® T92816
- Rock ‘n Stones 4" Friendly Combo Pack Ready Letters® T79846
- Discovering Dinosaurs® Terrific Pockets™ T77002
- Reptile Terrific Pockets™ Variety Pack T77907
- Labels superShapes Stickers – Large T46339
- Make-Your-Own Pocket Flash Cards T23019
- Double-sided tape, hook-and-loop tape
Directions
I am one of the first known dinosaurs to fly.
Who am I? (Archaeopteryx)
Put on your paleontologist hat and name that dinosaur!
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Feature up to 20 dinosaurs from this set, along with their coordinating Fun Fact cards, in a main display and throughout the classroom.
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Write a clue about each dinosaur, like the one above, on a blank flash card and insert it in a pocket.
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Write “Who Am I?” on the labels and attach one to the outside of each pocket. When done, attach pockets on the main display with hook-and-loop tape or put in a big basket near the display.
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Divide your class into groups of two or more (based on class size), asking each group to remove one pocket from the display.
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Challenge groups to use the “Who Am I?” clues in the pockets, information discussed in class, and available resources to name and locate the correct dinosaur.
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A student from each group reads the clue, points to the correct dinosaur on the display or wall, and explains how the group arrived at that dinosaur.
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If any group names the wrong dinosaur, the class works together to find the right answer.
Encourage kids to share other fun facts uncovered in their dig for answers!
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