Dinosaurs are one of the most fascinating subjects that children love to learn about. However, with over 700 different species of dinosaurs known to us, it can be overwhelming to teach students about each one. In this article, we’re going to focus on the biggest dinosaurs and how to teach students about them.
1. The Argentinosaurus
The Argentinosaurus is the biggest dinosaur that we know of. It was a herbivore and lived in South America about 100 million years ago. The Argentinosaurus grew up to 100 feet long and weighed around 100 tons, making it heavier than most commercial airplanes. Teaching students about the Argentinosaurus can be a fun and engaging topic. You could create a size comparison chart showing students how big the Argentinosaurus was compared to things they know, such as cars or buildings. You could also have students use their imaginations to create dioramas or drawings of what they think the environment was like for this giant dinosaur.
2. The Brachiosaurus
The Brachiosaurus is another herbivore that lived during the late Jurassic period, about 156-150 million years ago. It grew up to 85 feet long and weighed around 55 tons. The Brachiosaurus is known for its long neck, which it used to reach for leaves from the tops of trees. For a fun activity, you could have students create a model of a Brachiosaurus using materials such as clay or paper mache. You could also show students pictures of fossils and compare the size of the bones to human bodies.
3. The Spinosaurus
The Spinosaurus is a carnivorous dinosaur that lived about 112-97 million years ago. It grew up to 50 feet long and weighed around 7-20 tons. The Spinosaurus is known for its elongated snout and distinctive sail on its back. You could have students create their own Spinosaurus sail using materials like paper or fabric. You could also show students pictures of the Spinosaurus and have them compare it to other carnivorous dinosaurs like the T-Rex.
