Field Trip Activity Sheets
Chaperone Guide: A Day of Dinosaurs
Life Science
Guide highlights (grades Pre K - 2): Dinosaurs: Modeling the Mesozoic, Colossal Fossil: Triceratops Cliff, Discovery Center, and Natural Mysteries.
Guide highlights (grades 3 - 8): Dinosaurs: Modeling the Mesozoic, Natural Mysteries, Live Animal presentation, and Colossal Fossil: Triceratops Cliff.
Please note that some programs require advance reservations or additional tickets.
These guides provide chaperones with themed recommendations for programs and shows to see during your field trip. Each includes a map that highlights the points of interest. Use these guides to stimulate group conversation, keep track of your program schedule, and list group members and their reactions to their experience.
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| Format | Field Trip Activity |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8 |
| Author | n/a |
| Location | n/a |
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| Documents | MOS_DayofDinosaursG3-8.pdf MOS_DayofDinosaursGPK-2.pdf |
Chaperone Guide: A Day of Dinosaurs
Chaperone Guide: A Day of Dinosaurs
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Chaperone Guide: A Day of Dinosaurs
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Chaperone Guide: A Day of Dinosaurs
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