Determining Dinosaur Speeds

Author:

Carl Edward Renshaw Gary Dean Johnson Karin Facet Kvale Carleton College Science Education Resource Center

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

SERC

Collection:

DLESE Community Service Center (SERC)

Grade Level:

Secondary, Post-secondary

Abstract:

This exercise has students determine how fast a dinosaur was moving based on the tracks it made. It allows students with minimal quantitative background to become motivated and begin to develop an appreciation for dimensional analysis as they see whether or not they could outrun the track-making dinosaurs. Measurements from any dinosaur track site can be used in this activity. Learning goals, context for use, teaching tips, materials, assessment tips and related resources are provided.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0