Dinosaur Fact File Worksheet
Learning Objective: Pupils can research and record key facts about a chosen dinosaur
About this resource
This engaging Dinosaur Fact File worksheet provides a structured template for Year 3 pupils to research and record key information about a dinosaur of their choice. Ideal for science lessons, this resource encourages independent learning and helps children develop their non-fiction writing skills, directly supporting the UK National Curriculum's requirements for scientific enquiry and information retrieval.
Instructions
Choose one dinosaur to research. Use the information books and fact cards provided to complete your dinosaur fact file. Write in full sentences and include a labelled diagram.
Foundation Task
My Dinosaur Fact File
Name: ____________ Meaning of name: ____________ Diet: Herbivore / Carnivore / Omnivore (circle one) Size: ____________ When it lived: ____________ million years ago Special features: ____________
Draw and label your dinosaur below.
Core Task
Complete the fact file above AND write a paragraph (at least 5 sentences) describing your dinosaur. Include:
- What it looked like
- What it ate and how it found food
- Where it lived
- One interesting fact
Challenge Task
Complete the Core task AND:
- Compare your dinosaur to a modern animal. What similarities and differences can you find?
- Explain how scientists know about this dinosaur (what fossil evidence exists)
- Write a 'day in the life' narrative from your dinosaur's perspective
Differentiation
SEN Support
Word bank provided. Sentence starters for the paragraph. Simplified fact cards with images.
EAL Support
Bilingual glossary of key terms. Visual fact cards. Sentence frames for paragraph writing.
Gifted & Talented
Complete Challenge task including comparison and narrative writing. Use scientific vocabulary throughout.
Key Vocabulary
Assessment Criteria
- Fact file completed accurately
- Paragraph includes required information
- Labelled diagram is clear and detailed