Science

Discovery
Challenge

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 Directions

It’s your turn to be the

scientist!
Goal: My goal is to figure out the
reasons why the dinosaurs became
extinct. I have to use my observation
skills to look at the surrounding

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environment to find out what went
 What I Already know:
vAnimals need certain things to stay
alive:
üFood and Water
üShelter 2

üPerfect Temperature Outside

vWhen animals don’t get enough of
these things, they die, and
sometimes become extinct.

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vDinosaurs are the same way!
 Solve the mystery
On the main screen there are many different
areas to explore including the volcano,
water, and soil.

To get out your virtual microscope, click on

the word. You will be able to see each area
up close.

Next, to pull out your virtual encyclopedia,

just click on the book while you are looking
under the microscope.
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Click on the “Scientific Findings” button and
answer the question to continue.
After you think you have enough information to
solve the problem, click on the green “SOLVE”

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button!
Solve

Smoke Asteroids

Volcano

Dinosau Wate
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Crater
Soil
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 Soil
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READING

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If you look at the soil, there are different
layers.
When the layers don’t match in a

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perfect line, it means that an
earthquake probably occurred.
Earthquakes can be caused by asteroid

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impacts.
The ground shakes, and some plants
die. Falling rocks can be dangerous.

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According to your research, what
happens when an earthquake
occurs?

A.The ground shakes

B.Plants can die
C.Rocks can fall
back

D.All of the above

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Volcanoes
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Volcanoes often erupt when an impact
from an asteroid occurs.

2Hot ash and lava spread over the

land and air during an eruption.

3 The land around the volcano for

miles becomes hot. Plants can’t
survive in the intense Scientific
heat. Findings
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TRUE or FALSE:
Impacts can cause eruptions.

A.True
B.False
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Findings
 Smoke
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READING

When there is a lot of smoke coming from a

mountainous area, it usually means that a
volcanic eruption is occurring.

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The ash in the smoke is very hot. When
breathed in, it can damage lungs.

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Smoke coming from a
mountainous area is most likely
a(n):

A. Earthquake
B. Volcanic eruption
C. Tsunami
D. Flood
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 Asteroids
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READING

Asteroids have “iridium” inside their

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rocks.

When asteroids hit the ground, it creates

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a crater.
Asteroid impacts often cause other natural
disasters such as eruptions, earthquakes,
and tsunamis.
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What is inside the rocks of an
asteroid?

A. Mercury
B. Iridium
C. Tin
D. Water
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 MAGNIFING

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 Dinosaurs
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READING

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Dinosaurs need food and water to
survive. 10

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They cannot withstand high
temperatures.
Most dinosaurs were poor-average
swimmers. 11

Dinosaurs are were very diverse. They

can be small or huge, have horns or not, walk on 2 or 4
feet, and many other things.
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According to your research, what
is the similarity between
dinosaurs and most animals?

A. Very Diverse
B. Have Basic Needs
C. Can’t withstand high
temperatures
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D. All of the above

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 MAGNIFING

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 Waves
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READING

Large waves that go over the land

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are called “Tsunamis” (sue-NAH-
mees).
Tsunamis can be caused by impacts.

3 Flooding the land can kill the plants.

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TRUE or FALSE:
Tsunamis do not go on land.

A.True
B.False
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(Below-water view)

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 Craters
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Reading

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Craters show where a large object
crashed into the earth.
Inside the crater, you have found pieces

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of “iridium”.
Cracks in the ocean floor show that
there was enough force from the
asteroid to cause other natural
disasters.
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TRUE or FALSE:
The evidence you found on the
ocean floor crater show that the
impact occurred first.

A.True
B.False
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According to your observations,
what was the FIRST event that
caused the dinosuars to become
A. Volcanic Eruption
B. Asteroid Impact
C. Earthquake
D. Tsunami

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 What caused the dinosaurs to
become extinct?
A. No food
B. VERY HOT temperatures
C. Rushing ocean water
D. All of the Above

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become extinct?
A. No food
B. VERY HOT temperatures
C. Rushing ocean water
D. All of the Above

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 What is a tsunami?
A. An explosion
B. A strong wind
C. A huge ocean wave
D. When many rocks fall
down a mountain

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 What is a tsunami?
A. An explosion
B. A strong wind
C. A huge ocean wave
D. When many rocks fall
down a mountain

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A. An explosion
B. A strong wind
C. A huge ocean wave
D. When many rocks fall
down a mountain

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A. An explosion
B. A strong wind
C. A huge ocean wave
D. When many rocks fall
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What was the main evidence that
you found for an impact occurring?
A. High Winds
B. Thunder storms
C. Craters
D. Mountains

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A. High Winds
B. Thunder storms
C. Craters
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A. High Winds
B. Thunder storms
C. Craters
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A. High Winds
B. Thunder storms
C. Craters
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A. High Winds
B. Thunder storms
C. Craters
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A. High Winds
B. Thunder storms
C. Craters
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A. High Winds
B. Thunder storms
C. Craters
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B. Thunder storms
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Lots of smoke shows evidence that
a ___________ occurred?
A. Volcanic Eruption
B. Earthquake
C. Hurricane
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You answered all 5 questions correctly!

You’re a true scientist now!!!

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 WAY TO
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You have amazing science skills!!!
GOOD JOB!!!
You answered 3 out of 5 questions
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You are starting to become a good

scientist!!!

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After some more practice you can
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POOR JOB!!!
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Go back and read the encyclopedias

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 EVALUATION
Now that you have completed the “Science
Discovery Challenge”, you should know a lot
more about natural disasters, and should’ve
reinforce how animals become extinct.
All living things need certain things to stay
alive. Dinosaurs have similar needs to animals
from today.
CLASS DISCUSSION: Did all the dinosaurs
become extinct? Maybe some were able to find
enough food to live. Give examples of
dinosaurs that are still around today.

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Answer to discussion
 DISCUSSION ANSWERS

Not all dinosaurs became extinct.

The ones that were able to adapt to
their environment were able to
survive.
Some examples are: alligators, birds,
and lizards.

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 ASSIGNMENT
Write an short essay about the extinction of
dinosaurs. Write 2 sentences about each of the
following words.
Volcanoes
Tsunamis
Earthquakes
Asteroid Impacts
Answer the question, “How is the extinction of
the dinosaurs similar to the extinction of
animals?”
Take your essay home and study with your

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parents! You will have a short quiz next class!
 Works Cited
1 http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/detail/19/47/23274719.jpg
2 http://www.valleyviewdogs.com/images/labradors/labrador-golden-goldie
3 http://blog.labnotes.org/wp-content/uploads/2006/05/magnifying_glass.jpg%20.jpg
4 Microsoft PowerPoint clip art
5 http://www.firstscience.com/SITE/IMAGES/ARTICLES/earthquake2/earthquake_layer
6 http://www.trycostarica.com/images/640/240_arenal_volcano_eruption.JPG
7 http://www.badastronomy.com/pix/bablog/2006/mayon.jpg
8 http://www.space-travel.com/images/asteroid-617-patroclus-binary-jupiter-orbit-desk-10
9 http://www.eveandersson.com/photos/usa/wa/seattle/science-center-dinosaur-large.jpg
10 http://www.tradewindsfruit.com/lipstick_tree5.jpg
11 http://www.fws.gov/refuges/profiles/photos/Umbagog%20Lake%20FallTM.jpg
12 http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/09/sports/othersports/09surf.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
13 http://www.geocities.com/zlipanov/impact_craters/barringer-arizona.jpg

All the information came from my notes in my EAS 106 class.