Palynology is the branch of science dealing with microscopic, decay-resistant remains of certain plants and animals. It has many applications including archaeological palynology, Quaternary palynology, and stratigraphic palynology. This web site created by palynologists at the University of Arizona compiles web resources with links to organizations, references, pollen images, definitions and illustrations, ... Full description.

This site focuses on the subject of dinosaurs for younger school children (grades 1-3). Specific topics include what fossils are, extinction theories, what paleontologists do, dinosaur eggs, anatomy and behavior of dinosaurs, and dinosaur names and classification. Designed as an electronic tour, it guides the user through different web sites as stops, providing a comprehensive overview of dinosaurs. ... Full description.

This lesson plan is part of the DiscoverySchool.com lesson plan library for grades 6-8. It focuses on the science of paleontology, how scientists have made conclusions about the lives of dinosaurs, and the scientific techniques used for gathering information about dinosaurs. It includes objectives, materials, procedures, discussion questions, evaluation ideas, suggested readings, and vocabulary. There ... Full description.

This lesson plan is part of the DiscoverySchool.com lesson plan library for grades K-5. It focuses on how scientists have developed theories about what dinosaurs were like by using evidence that they have found. Students work in groups and as a class to discover what a theory is and how it is supported or disproven. Included are objectives, materials, procedures, discussion questions, evaluation ideas, ... Full description.

This Discovery Channel interactive feature allows users to go back in time and watch the North American continent change and its creatures evolve. The feature begins with a map from which users can select a location or time period and see what the dinosaurs and their habitats were like. Other features include "Meet The Old Neighbors", in which students can enter their ZIP codes and learn which dinosaurs ... Full description.

This Discovery Channel feature offers an image gallery showing how perceptions of Tyrannosaurus rex' appearance have changed over time and a feature story discussing evidence suggesting that T.rex may have been a scavenger of the Late Cretaceous rather than a hunter. There is also information on paleontologist Jack Horner and his project at the Hell Creek Formation in Montana, with several videos ... Full description.

This activity teaches students about the concept of a dig site and the use of simple grids. Through observation, classification, and the use of graphs, students examine a variety of soil samples and then conduct a simulated dig in a grid of no-bake, pan cookies. An overview, skills, materials, and procedures are provided. Full description.

In this activity, students will appreciate how descriptive dinosaur names are formed. They will use multiple combining forms added to the suffix "-saurus" (Greek for lizard) to form the name of a "dinosaur" which they will then draw. This activity contains background information, materials, directions, and extension activities. Full description.

In this activity, students will recognize that body design affects balance by building models of dinosaur body types, using straws and marshmallows. There is background information, procedure, and a lab investigation with questions in this activity. Full description.

This activity takes students to the Bozeman, Montana area, where many dinosaurs once lived. They will gain an understanding of paleontological field work by analyzing evidence, developing hypotheses about dinosaur behavior, and supporting their hypotheses with evidence. This lesson contains materials needed, procedure, and extension ideas. Full description.