Looking for a fun and engaging activity for your students before the holiday break? Research Quest has you covered. The Dino Lab interactive in the What physical features helped the dinosaurs survive? is a quick win in the classroom. Students build dinosaurs that can survive four ecological challenges.
"I love it when my students are shocked! 'Wait, what?!' And then they dive in and read more and are actively engaged in learning."
8th grade teacher, Kaysville, UT
Once the new year begins, re-engage your students using Research Quest. The popular What dinosaurs did these bones come from? is an effective way to re-engage your students while honing their critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills. Support them in conducting research to figure out the identity of three mystery fossils.
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"As a class, remind them of the big picture by regularly asking them what is their question and what evidence they're finding."
7th Grade Teacher, American Fork, UT
Research Quest is a program of the Natural History Museum of Utah in partnership with The Utah Education Network
