Herbivore vs Carnivore
Learning about dinosaur diets introduces classification skills and scientific vocabulary.
- Framework: IPC
- Unit: Dinosaurs
- Learning area: Science
- Level: Levels 2-3
Objectives
- Learn that dinosaurs ate different foods
- Sort dinosaurs by diet type
- Use vocabulary: herbivore, carnivore
Materials
- Dinosaur toys or pictures
- Sorting mats (plants/meat)
- Picture cards of foods
Instructions
Show pictures of plant-eaters and meat-eaters. Have children sort dinosaurs onto appropriate mats.
Educator tip
Use teeth shapes as clues—flat for plants, sharp for meat.
Assessment
Observe sorting accuracy and vocabulary use.
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