1. For this project you will be researching a specific topic in Earth History as it relates to dinosaurs. You will be doing your research individually. At the end of your research you will work with your group to develop a presentation for the class. Presentation Grading Rules Presentation Topics General Information and Art Work

2. Students will be individually assessed on this project. Each group member is expected to contribute to the overall success of the presentation. The entire project will be worth a total of 64 points. Two rubrics will be used, one will assess the appearance and content of the PowerPoint presentation and the other will assess the quality of the actual oral presentation itself. For more information please view the rubrics through the link on Mrs. Pittman’s website. Home Home

3. Extinction of the Dinosaurs: Catastrophic Theory Extinction of the Dinosaurs: Catastrophic Theory Extinction of the Dinosaurs: Multiple Theories Extinction of the Dinosaurs: Multiple Theories Extinction of the Dinosaurs: Volcanic Theory Extinction of the Dinosaurs: Volcanic Theory Cold Blooded vs. Warm Blooded Cold Blooded vs. Warm Blooded Scientific Jobs: Paleontology and Fossils Scientific Jobs: Paleontology and Fossils Home

4. The following websites will provide you with any general information on dinosaurs you may need or want: Walking with Dinosaurs Dinosaur Timeline Gallery Dino FAQ (click on FAQ)Dino FAQ Dino MythsDino Myths (click on Top 10) Early ImageEarly Image Dino Web SitesDino Web Sites Dinosaur Illustrations Dinosaur Art What is a dinosaur?Dinosaur IllustrationsDinosaur Art What is a dinosaur? Don’t forget to look in old fashioned books for information either! You can also try your own web searches if needed after looking at the websites I have provided. Home

5. Groups doing this project will need to focus their research on the theory that dinosaur extinction happened catastrophically (very quickly) as a result of an asteroid impact. Be careful to avoid researching other theories as there is another group doing just that! Make sure that you explain any new terms and phrases to the class during your presentation. Remember, you are now going to become an expert on the Catastrophic Theory of Dinosaur Extinction.

6. The following websites will aid you in your search for information on this topic: General Extinction Info The Dinosaur Floor Dinosaur Extinction The New Scientists What Killed the Dinosaurs? Investigate What Killed the Dinosaurs A Blast From the Past The Unnatural Museum Topics

7. Groups doing this project will need to focus their research on the theory that dinosaur extinction happened because of volcanic activity. Be careful to avoid researching the meteorite impact theory and any other theories as there are other groups doing just that! Make sure that you explain any new terms and phrases to the class during your presentation. Remember, you are now going to become an expert on the Volcanic Theory of Dinosaur Extinction.

8.  The following websites will aid you in your search for information on this topic: Investigate What Killed the Dinosaurs Volcano-Greenhouse Extinction The Dinosaur Floor What Killed the Dinosaurs? A Giant Volcanic Eruption? (scroll down the page to find the section entitled “A Giant Volcanic Eruption?” No Asteroids or Comets Here Deccan Trap—Lava Flood Evidence The Unnatural Museum Topics

9. Groups doing this project will need to focus their research on the theory that dinosaur extinction was the result of multiple causes OTHER THAN an asteroid impact or volcanic activity. Be careful not to research the asteroid impact theory or the volcanic activity theory as there are other groups doing just that. Make sure that you explain any new terms and phrases to the class during your presentation. Remember, you are now going to become an expert on the Multiple Theories of Dinosaur Extinction.

10. The following websites will aid you in your search for information on this topic: General Extinction Info The Dinosaur Floor Dinosaur Extinction What Killed the Dinosaurs? 101 Crazy Theories About Dino Extinction Dino Buzz ( Invalid Hypotheses) The Unnatural Museum Topics

11. Groups doing this project will need to focus their research on the debate over whether or not dinosaurs were cold-blooded or warm- blooded. Provide evidence for BOTH possibilities. Make sure that you explain any new terms and phrases to the class during your presentation. Remember, you are now going to become an expert on the Cold- blooded vs. Warm-blooded Debate.

12. The following websites will aid you in your search for information on this topic: Hot and Cold Running Dinosaurs Hot or Cold Blooded Debate Dinosaurian Biology Dino Buzz Evidence for Warm-blooded Dinosaurs Evidence for Cold-blooded Dinosaurs Topics