Are dinosaurs more like birds or reptiles? Learners put the question to the test by analyzing body temperature data from a 2014 study. With their analysis, they develop a theory about the body temperature regulation of dinosaurs.

Concepts

dinosaurs, body temperature, cellular respiration

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Pair with the lesson Origins of Birds from the same author to create a more in-depth look at the topic
  
• Have pupils create a glossary for new vocabulary from the video
  

Classroom Considerations

• Expects knowledge of the process of cellular respiration

Pros

• Encourages higher order thinking processes
• Provides links to all resources to verify the content

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSF-IF.B.4 HSF-LE.A.2 HSF-LE.A.3