"Building a Flying Dinosaur"

MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • dinosaur bones
  • quick-drying plaster cement
  • pictures of flying dinosaurs - their skeleton frame especially
  • large pieces tissue paper
STEPS TO FOLLOW:

one Review with the class the pictures of the flying dinosaurs and their skeletal frame.

two Have the students make a drawing of the skeletal frame of the flying dinosaur before they begin construction.

three Choose from the bones you have which ones will be used in which part of the construction. Be creative and use your imagination where you don't have enough bones.

four Set up an area in the classroom where the students will be free to work.

five Team the students up into pairs to work on the various sections of the dinosaur. Discuss with the students the importance of cooperation on this project.

six Allow the dinosaur frame to dry sufficiently before covering with a tissue paper covering to give the dimension of the completed dinosaur. This is an optional step.


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