MERLOT Materials

This is a fun website about dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. It features pictures and facts, such as when they... see more

An excellent art gallery resource for dinosaur pictures... professional artists from around the world provide their... see more

Dinosaur Game, also known as Chrome Dino, is a unique online game developed and integrated into the Google Chrome web... see more

The Museum of Western Colorado's Dinosaur Journey Museum in Fruita, Colorado is located in the heart of dinosaur country.... see more

Highlighting recent discoveries from Mongolia, this site features a _Velociraptor_ that was apparently buried alive by a... see more

This is an activity about dinosaurs, fossils, and the work of paleontologists. Learners use hand tools (paint brushes,... see more

In this activity, learners participate in a simulated dig to discover fossilized dinosaur bones. Learners take notes,... see more

In this activity, (on page 6 of the PDF) learners participate in a hands-on fossil excavation. Groups of learners will... see more

This resource will explore the validity of arguments and/or conclusions in dinosaur research through evaluating the... see more

In this activity, early learners simulate fossil prints in play dough or clay. Using plastic dinosaur feet to make... see more

'There’s a dinosaur enthusiast lurking inside all of us, and this app will inspire paleontologists of all ages to start... see more

"Introduce your child to the wonderful world of Dinosaurs. Dinosaurs come to life with this interactive application.... see more

This resource provides insight into how the dinosaurs were wiped out on earth. It discusses the possible extinction... see more

In this activity, students write an essay on the history of scientific discoveries in the field of dinosaur paleontology.... see more

Carefully examine the relative positions of the lettered arrows on the timeline below and estimate the ages represented... see more

'Ansel & Clair series (winner of 15 awards) launches second app in its dinosaur trilogy, Ansel and Clair: Jurassic... see more

Many children become intrigued by the history of Dinosaurs when they are a child. There are many toys and cartoons molded... see more

This site provides information on the fossil record and how fossils are formed and discovered. An animation on how a... see more

'Come soar with pterosaurs! Get an in-depth look at these fascinating flying reptiles and the latest fossil discoveries... see more

Produced by the Wellcome Trust, these resources include an interactive evolutionary tree and a video of the Tree of Life.... see more

The Sam Noble Museum is a research division of the University of Oklahoma. Housing more than 10 million objects and... see more

This is a children's website for paleontology, which is very useful for kids and adults interested in the topic. It is... see more

A short article that explains describes possible inaccuracies in the popular book/movie Jurassic Park.

This site features Sue, the largest, most complete and best preserved _T. Rex_ skeleton ever found. Visitors can learn... see more