Is it a feathered dinosaur, or the ancestor of birds? Find out about the Archaeopteryx lithographica whose fossil remains show feathers similar to that of a bird, and whose skeleton resembles that of a dinosaur.

Dinosaurs could swim? Scientist believe that one in particular could. Learn what they discovered and how this impacts our knowledge of these creatures. Many interactive features are also available on this site.

Discover the Oviraptorosaur in this impressive field guide presented by the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

This second lesson in a course on dinosaurs is devoted to extinction. There are group activities, discussion of the idea, and a way to assess what the students have learned.

Fossils found in Argentina have led scientists to change the way they think about the evolution of dinosaurs. A relative of the velociraptor has been found that demonstrated bird-like features. Learn more about these fossils here. [Date...

A database with detailed fact sheets for seventeen dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals, including illustrations, a map, a timeline, physical characteristics, etc.

This resource presents a brief overview of the Protoceratops.

Study a Corythosaurus up close with this concise resource from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

The Coelophysis is New Mexico's official state fossil. It lived in the late Triassic Period and has only been found in New Mexico. Popular questions about this dinosaur are answered here. In addition, there are numerous documents about...

A collection of exhibits that can be found online allowing students to research the museums' artifacts and displays. Exhibits include earth science and dinosaurs topics.

Deinonychus antirrhopus was a small, carnivorous theropod dinosaur from the Cretaceous Period, first discovered in the United States. A study of its skeleton revealed that it was fast-moving, which went against previously held beliefs...

This ebook shares the story of a small dinosaur named Boland who keeps being the victim of a bully named Tyrone the T-Rex. In this story, Tyrone keeps cheating in games. Can Boland and his friends devise a plan to stop the cheating?...

Explore the history of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History's first dinosaur, the Diplodocus carnegii. This resource is presented scrapbook-style and includes lots of images and fun facts!

This e-book shares the story of young dinosaurs who are always cheated out of winning games by a larger dinosaur named Tyrone. Students will enjoy reading to learn how the young dinosaurs work together to solve this problem.

This ebook shares the story of a small dinosaur named Boland and his gang of small dinosaurs. Boland must overcome his fear of the bully Tyrone and face him so that they continue to play.

TheDiploceraspis, a prehistoric animal that lived before tthe dinosaurs.

Dinosaur paleontologist Dr. Steven Nicklas.

The Jurassic Period falls within the Mesozoic Era. Read about geologic events that occurred then, the climate, and the plants and animals, including the many types of dinosaurs.

This site has a colorful display of information about Maryland. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.

Use "Dinosaur Train" to illustrate and excite your students about creating a hypothesis. Website includes a video of "Dinosaur Train", a lesson plan, and student's handout. Lesson plan includes a lab where students can practice making...

Learn a few facts about the Jurassic period from this interactive Ology card that also includes questions that can be answered. There is some information about Pangaea and dinosaurs.

This problem introduces Carbon 14 dating which is used by scientists to date certain organic material. This version is based on the ratio of Carbon 14 to Carbon 12, which decreases at a constant exponential rate after an organism dies....

Read about the unusual characteristics of a pterosaur discovered in Utah. Includes video.

Herrerasaurus skull.