Science·Dinosaurs & Paleontology·conceptual
Dinosaur Sizes
Compare dinosaur sizes to familiar things — some dinosaurs were as tall as a house, others were as small as a chicken — and understand that dinosaurs came in a huge range of sizes
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
- Compare the size of a large dinosaur to a familiar object like a bus or house
- Name a very large dinosaur (e.g. Brachiosaurus) and a small one (e.g. Compsognathus)
- Use words like 'taller than', 'longer than', 'heavier than' when comparing
Assessment prompt
Can Dinosaur Sizes tell you that some dinosaurs were enormous and others were tiny — maybe using comparisons like 'as tall as a building' or 'as small as a cat'?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.