Mr. Mutter's Science Research- Prehistoric Life

Mr. Mutter's 7th grade science research class are doing research on prehistoric animals. The students have a list of animals to choose from (e.g. Trilobite, Diplodocus, Smilodon) from different prehistoric eras. They will be utilizing both print and electronic research resources for this assignment. A complete works cited page is expected. The LMS, Mrs Hatcher, will be assisting the class using the Big6 information skills format as well as noodletools for works citation.

Some available print resources:

• The Complete Guide to Prehistoric Life by Tim Haines and Paul Chambers
• Guide to Dinosaurs by David Lambert
• The Consise Dinosaur Encyclopeida by David Burnie

Electronic resources:

• http://www.dinosaurlive.com/
• http://www.nationalgeographic/
• http://walkingwith.wikia.com/
• http://www.palaeos.org/

See Mrs. Hatcher and/or class handout for additional resources.

Learning Standards:

IL Essentials of Learning: C1.1a, C1.1b, C.1.2b, C2.2a, C.4.1a, C4.2a, C5.1a, C5.2b, C6.2b-c

NYS-MST: 2, 4

Big6 Skills: 1-6