Extinction Theory Exploration
$2.50
Development Level: Preschool/PreK
Learning Areas: Technology, Science, Engineering
Overview: How did the dinosaurs become extinct? Explore some of the most common extinction theories with children through these creative and hands-on activities!
Materials:
- Child-friendly dinosaur extinction explanation video (asteroid impact)
- Computer or device to look up and play the video
OR
- Printed-out images of asteroids, the crater that the asteroid collision left behind, the earth
- 1 large foam craft ball
- 1 small foam craft ball
- Yarn (optional, see instructions)
- Tape
- Scissors (teacher use only)
- Blue, green, brown, and grey paint or markers (or whatever you have, this can be colorful and creative!)
- Paintbrushes and cups/palettes for paint (one for each color, if using paint)
