Dinosaurs Teaching Resources
Discover the world of dinosaurs — types, habitats, extinction, and fossils. Engaging resources for KS1 and KS2 Science and History.
Dinosaur Mystery: What Happened to the Dinosaurs? (Year 1 Quiz)
To understand the main theories about how dinosaurs became extinct.
Dinosaur Extinction Word Search: A Journey Through Time
To introduce children to key vocabulary related to dinosaurs and their extinction, fostering curiosity about the past.
Dinosaur Detectives: The Mystery of Extinction!
To understand how dinosaurs became extinct and the impact of significant environmental changes.
The Mystery of the Missing Dinosaurs: A Geographical Investigation (Year 1)
To understand that dinosaurs became extinct a very long time ago and to explore the main theory of how this happened, linking it to changes in the Earth's environment.
Exploring Pangea: Where Did the Dinosaurs Live?
To understand that the Earth's landmasses were once joined together as a supercontinent called Pangea, and how this relates to where dinosaurs lived.
Dinosaur Classification Lesson Plan
Pupils can classify dinosaurs by diet, period, and physical features
Dinosaur Fossil Excavation Activity
Pupils can carefully excavate a model fossil and record their findings like a palaeontologist
Dinosaur Diet Detective Quiz!
To understand the difference between carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores using dinosaurs as examples.
Dinosaur Extinction Discussion Prompts
Pupils can discuss theories about dinosaur extinction and evaluate evidence
Dinosaur Fact File Worksheet
Pupils can research and record key facts about a chosen dinosaur
Dinosaur Classification Activity
Pupils can sort dinosaurs into groups based on observable features
Frequently Asked Questions about Dinosaurs
What Key Stage covers dinosaurs in the UK curriculum?
Dinosaurs can be taught across KS1 and KS2. In KS1, it links to living things and habitats. In KS2, it connects to evolution, fossils, and Earth's history.
What activities work well for teaching dinosaurs?
Fossil hunts, dinosaur classification activities, creating fact files, timeline activities, and immersive experiences like Giant Journeys' Jurassic Dig workshop all work brilliantly for engaging primary pupils.
How do I differentiate dinosaur resources for mixed-ability classes?
Provide scaffolded worksheets with word banks for SEN pupils, visual supports for EAL learners, and extension challenges like research projects for Gifted & Talented pupils.