Hall of Ornithischian Dinosaurs

Look at Stegosaurus. Tell how it might have used its: spiked tail, plates along the back, beak, and teeth.

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How might the plant eaters have chopped up their food? To investigate this question, go to the skulls on the platform in the center of the Hall. Look at how the teeth of the plant eaters might have worked. Compare the two kinds of teeth. Write two or three sentences describing how they are alike and how they are different.

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Pick a dinosaur in this Hall. Draw a picture of it. Write about its features. Describe where it lived, how it might have moved, what it might have eaten, and how it might have behaved.

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Many of the dinosaurs in this Hall have crests, horns, frills, and other interesting features. Choose one feature. Draw a picture of the feature. Write about how it may have been used. What can't we tell from the feature? Explain.

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All dinosaurs (except for modern birds) became extinct about 65 million years ago. Go to the Extinction display. Read about the possible causes of dinosaur extinction. Which do you agree with? Describe why you think it is the best explanation.

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What did you learn in the Dinosaur Halls that surprised you the most?

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What questions came up as you toured the Dinosaur Halls? Write them here.

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