How did dinosaurs leave fossils behind?
Hands-on Activities
Using a toy dinosaur and some plaster of Paris, learn how dinosaur footprints could become fossils.
How big were dinosaurs?
Hands-on Activities
Some dinosaurs were very big! Compare the sizes of different dinosaurs to the sizes of familiar objects you see in your community.
Design & Build a Soil Sifter
Lessons
Students will work collaboratively to design and build a sifter that separates soil according to particle size.
Jordan Mallon
Career Profiles
Research Scientist in Palaeobiology
Jordan Mallon is a research scientist in palaeobiology for the Canadian Museum of Nature.