The Big Dinosaur Podcast
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Dinosaur Communication
Lesson
Listen to the Parasaurolophus dinosaur of the day segment on I Know Dino and our interview with Dr. David Evans (under “Materials”). Then discuss what you learned.
Recommended For
Elementary, Middle School
Goals
- Learn how Parasaurolophus may have communicated
- Discuss other aspects of Parasaurolophus
Materials
- I Know Dino’s “Parasaurolophus — Episode 33” (starts at 15:58)
- I Know Dino’s “Tsintaosaurus — Episode 241” (interview with Dr. David Evans starts at 15:26)
Potential Discussion Questions
- What did scientists used to think Parasaurolophus used its crest for?
- Why might Parasaurolophus use its crest for communicating?
- How might Parasaurolophus use its crest for communicating?
- When might Parasaurolophus use its crest for communicating?
