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DISCOVERING DINOSAURS PATCH PROGRAM
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there are twelve requirements to choose from

1. Long ago Dinosaurs roamed this earth in the sky, land and water. Choose one dinosaur to learn more about. For extra, name the dinosaurs on the patch.

2. Fossils are the remains or traces of a once living creature. Go on a fossil exploration, geology dig, learn about archeology, or scientists that study or explore dinosaurs. The word dinosaur means “fearful great lizard”

3. Choose one dinosaur to learn what their name means. Some were named for their body features, feet, or a famous person or place.

4. Dinosaurs were in existence during the Mesozoic Era, called “The Age of Reptiles”. Choose a period during this era to learn more about such as the Triassic Period, Jurassic Period, or Cretaceous Period. Choose a time period and one dinosaur to learn more about in that period.

5. Dinosaurs were a variety of weight and sizes. Also, some ate meat while others ate eggs or plants. Choose two dinosaurs to learn about. One that is large and the other that small. What do they eat? Where do they live. Land or water? How large are they? Do they have special features that protect them from enemies?

6. Did you know that you could learn about dinosaurs at museums or special exhibits? Choose a location to visit and learn more about dinosaurs.

7. Play games or go on a scavenger hunt through books about dinosaurs. Examples of games: hidden dinosaur, dinosaur eggs, dig for dinosaur bones, or pin the tail on the dinosaur.

8. Create a craft or picture of dinosaurs. Examples include: puppets, coloring sheets, decorate plastic eggs to look like dinosaur eggs, make a mask or face painting.

9. There is a variety of movies, books, or documentaries about dinosaurs. Watch or read a book about dinosaurs.

10. Create food or have a themed event depicting dinosaurs. Examples include: dinosaur shaped sandwiches, cookies, cake or dino shaped chicken nuggets.

11. Choose an activity that helps you learn more about dinosaurs. This could be a special themed event or activity booklet.