The Big Dinosaur Podcast
A site about dinosaurs
Dinosaur Parental Care
Lesson
Listen to the Maiasaura dinosaur of the day segment. For Elementary students, follow the prompt in the downloadable PDF (under “Materials”).
For Middle School and High School students, talk through the discussion questions.
Recommended For
Elementary, Middle School, High School
Goals
- Learn about dinosaur parental care
- Discuss how scientists know dinosaurs cared for their young
Materials
- I Know Dino’s “Maiasaura — Episode 37” (starts at 45:03)
- Downloadable worksheet (from our creative journal, Keep Your Dinosaurs Here*!)
*Affiliate link
Potential Discussion Questions
- Why do scientists think Maiasaura was a good parent?
- How did Maiasaura probably take care of its eggs?
- [Optional]: Do you think other dinosaurs, like T. rex, were good parents?
