Independent Practice Worksheet Teacher Version

Unit:DiggingUpDinosaurs|LessonType:Read‐Aloud
Part 3 of the Lesson: Student Independent Practice
Note to Teacher: Read each question out loud to your students and have each student
complete the worksheet independently. For questions 5 A) and 6, you can have students draw
their answers, answer orally, or write their answers depending on your students’ progress. If you
have them write their answers, you may want to write the word(s) on the board for them to
copy.
Teacher Guide & Answers
Directions: For questions 1-4, circle the correct answer.
1. What do fossil hunters try to find?
dinosaurs
2.
museums
Where are dinosaur fossils dug out of?
the moon
the ground
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Unit:DiggingUpDinosaurs|LessonType:Read‐Aloud
3. Who studies the fossils after they are taken to the museum?
photographer
scientist
4. Which one looks like a complete skeleton that has been built?
5. A) Note to Teacher: See note at the top of the first page.
What are dinosaur fossils made of?
Suggested answer: Dinosaur fossils are made of stones, bones, and/or mud.
B) Note to Teacher: See note at the top of the first page.
Draw a picture of a fossil.
Suggested answer: Pictures should show imprints of dinosaurs in some sort of rock.
6. Note to Teacher: See note at the top of the first page.
What did you learn from this book?
Suggested answer: Answers may vary and should be supported by the book.
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