Science·Dinosaurs & Paleontology·conceptual
Dinosaurs Were Real
Understand that dinosaurs were real animals that lived on Earth a very long time ago and are now extinct — none are alive today
Suggested ages 5–7
Learning journey
Your child is exploring the fascinating world of dinosaurs — learning about different species, understanding what fossils tell us about these ancient creatures, and discovering how scientists study life from long ago.
Evidence of understanding
- State that dinosaurs were real animals, not made up
- Explain that 'extinct' means no living ones are left anywhere
- Distinguish between 'a long time ago' and recent events like last year
Assessment prompt
If Dinosaurs Were Real sees a dinosaur toy, can they tell you that real dinosaurs lived long ago but aren't alive any more?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.