Process of Making Landform Dinosaurs:
Each group in class got to create a unique dinosaur using various landforms. Each dinosaur came out with their own look, even though everyone used similar landforms. Here are the dinosaurs that were created in class.
Extension Activities:
Extension Activity #1: Children could create their own landform dinosaur using actually pictures of landforms. Various pictures of landforms would be laminated and displayed in the classroom. Children could tape the pictures onto themselves and actually be the dinosaur. For instance, children could tape a picture of rivers on their toes and feet, and tape an actual picture of a volcano onto their backs. They could then describe what landforms they chose and talk about their dinosaur, while having fun and being silly!
Extension Activity #2: Big Book Read Aloud: During this time, the teacher could read the book Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp, by Carol Diggory Shields. The teacher could read a big book that allows children to really see the illustrations of the dinosaurs. This could then be a gross motor activity where children stand up and do the motions that the dinosaurs do in the story.
Extension Activity #3: Measuring Life-sized Triceratops Print: During this activity, the teacher could put out a large, life size Triceratops print out on the floor, with pictures of Triceratops on the wall for children to see. Children's handprints could then be traced and put into the footprint to see how many preschool hands fills up one Triceratops foot. This could give children an idea of how large a dinosaur actually is! (Source: https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/simple-fun-dinosaur-footprint-activities/)
Extension Activity #4: Building Landforms with Sand: Children could create actual landforms in a sand table. Various landform cards with pictures could be put next to the sand table, and children could then try to create that shape with the sand. This would be a great way for children to learn through sensory experience. (Source: https://www.teachjunkie.com/sciences/landforms-for-kids-activities/)
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