Mr T.'s Dinosaur Webquest

 

 

THE VOLCANO VIOLATION

 

     Volcanoes.... what an explosive choice!  You must make the connection between a volcano and the disappearance of the dinosaurs!  Here are some MUST DO and CAN DO options for this quest! You must complete the MUST DO items and have the option of adding 1 or more of the CAN DO items for a passing grade.

 

1-  You MUST use two or more of the links below and write a 2-page report on the volcano/dinosaur connection.

DINOFLOORS - Volcanoes

LIVING COSMOS - The volcanic theory

DINO EXTINCTION - Volcanic eruptions the Deccan Traps

DINO EXTINCTION - Other theories

WHITTIER SCHOOL - Theories of dinosaur extinctions

DINO EXTINCTION - Other Hypotheses

 

2- You MUST find one or more extra links on your area of focus and write up a short summary on that link.click here to search

 

CAN DO's: (need 1 or more)

1- Create a diorama showing the dinosaurs and a volcano

2- Make a clay or paper mache' volcano and or dinosaur

3- Write a story about a dinosaurs adventures after the volcano erupts 

4- Write a short play about what may have happened

5- Present a book review on a book about volcanoes or dinosaurs

6- Compose a dinosaur/volcano poem

7- Write and perform your own version of brown paper bag theatre's dinosaur/volcano adventure

8- Your own idea!!!!!! Please ask the teacher or your adult supervisor for permission first.

 

 

/ GRADING RUBRIC /

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