Enrich your study of reptiles with this printable about dinosaurs' physical traits. This science printable lists the meaning of word parts in dinosaur names. Students will use this information to describe the appearance of dinosaurs, then they will use reference materials to research several of these prehistoric vertebrates.
Activity: Interpreting Dinosaur Characteristics from Their Names
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Concepts and Challenges of Life Science
From Pearson's Concepts and Challenges Life Science.
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