Digging Up Dinosaurs
“Digging Up Dinosaurs” by Curtis Slepian, published by Teacher Created Materials on December 3, 2018, is a 32-page exploration into the process of how dinosaur fossils transition from the ground to museum exhibits. This informative text delves into the meticulous work of paleontologists, detailing how they locate and excavate fossils, clean and preserve the bones, and utilize both traditional tools and modern technologies to assemble them. The book is designed to engage young readers with its focus on STEAM topics, making it an educational resource that combines science and technology with hands-on learning.
Readers will discover a wealth of information about dinosaurs and the scientific methods used in paleontology. The book includes factoids, informative sidebars, and a hands-on STEAM challenge, making it suitable for makerspaces and classrooms. Additionally, it provides insights into STEAM careers through advice from Smithsonian employees, fostering connections between the content and real-world applications. With its engaging approach, “Digging Up Dinosaurs” encourages curiosity and builds reading skills while exploring the fascinating world of prehistoric creatures and the engineering innovations that accompany their study.
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Learn about the fascinating journey of how a dinosaur fossil makes it way from the ground to a museum exhibit! It all starts with the work of paleontologists. With skill and patience, these scientists locate fossils and painstakingly dig them up. Then, the bones must be cleaned and preserved, and museum experts must figure out how the bones fit together using traditional tools and modern technologies. Take a virtual tour of a dinosaur exhibit with this fascinating Informational Text created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution! Build reading skills while engaging students’ curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, this book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with content that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!
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