Dinosaur Math
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Subject Area: Other | Grade Level: PreK
Lesson Length: 15 minutes or less
Keywords/Tags: Matching numbers to sets of objects with the same number
Lesson Description: Students will be practicing their ability to organize, represent, and build knowledge of numbers and quantity of 0 - 10 while also focusing on the theme of dinosaurs. Students will be viewing a dinosaur counting video and then taking a quiz to assess their understanding of matching printed numerals to the corresponding quantity. Students will then be able to complete the additional resources that contains more dinosaur music and movement, a dinosaur counting read aloud, a physical puzzle, an informational video on dinosaurs, and virtual field trips to 2 different dinosaur exhibits.

  • Other CD-MA1.4c Matches numerals to sets of objects with the same number, 0–10.
  • Other CD-SC1.4a Uses senses to observe, classify and learn about objects and environment.
  • Other PDM3.4a Acts and moves with purpose and independently recognizes differences in direction, distance, and location.
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Video : 10 Little Dinosaurs
Instructions: Students will be viewing this video about counting 10 little dinosaurs. Students can count along or participate through dancing. Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other activities. If needed, you can pause the video periodically to ensure that the student is understanding. Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages.
Description: Counting various types of baby dinosaurs in a song.
Quiz : Counting dinosaur eggs
Instructions: Students will match the correct printed numeral to the number of eggs presented.
Question #1

How many eggs are there? 

Quiz Powerpoint

 

Question #2

How many eggs are there?

Quiz Powerpoint

Question #3

How many eggs are there?

Quiz Powerpoint

Question #4

How many eggs are there?

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Question #5

How many eggs are there?

Quiz Powerpoint

Question #6

How many eggs are there?

Quiz Powerpoint

Question #7

How many eggs are there?

Quiz Powerpoint

Question #8

How many eggs are there?

Quiz Powerpoint

Question #9

How many eggs are there?

Quiz Powerpoint

Question #10

How many eggs are there?

Quiz Powerpoint

Description: Students will view the different quantities of eggs. Each question contains the same link to the powerpoint that will go along with each question. Students will select the correct printed number to the quantity of eggs presented.
Resources : More Dinosaurs and Math
Instructions: Please view the links in the resources below.
Dinosaur Puzzle
Students will match different quantities to the printed numeral using dinosaurs. This resource will be a physical activity the will be prepared in advance and made available to the students.
Dinosaur Music and Movement
Students will be participating in music and movement by dancing and following the directions from the videos. Adults can participate by modeling the dance moves along with singing the song with the students.
Read aloud of How do Dinosaurs Count to 10 by: Jane Yolen and Mark Teague.
Students will view the read-aloud of How do Dinosaurs Count to 10 by: Jane Yolen and Mark Teague.
National Museum of Natural History Virtual Tour
Click the green area on the map in the top right corner to view the dinosaur exhibit. You will be able to go through the different parts of the exhibit by clicking the different arrows. Students will be able to see dinosaur fossils and other prehistoric artifacts.
Learn About Dinosaurs Part 1 | T-Rex, Triceratops and More | Educational Video for Kids
Students may watch this video to learn more about dinosaurs and all of the cool facts about them!
Take a Field Trip to a Dinosaur Exhibit | Dinosaurs in Motion Field Trip | KidVision Pre-K
Students may attend a virtual field trip to a dinosaur exhibit.
Let's Learn Our Numbers 0-10 | Counting Song for Kids | Jack Hartmann Writing Numbers
Students can watch the video to learn more about numbers. This video shows the printed numeral, word form, quantity, and how to write it. Students can pause the video to practice tracing the number with their finger.
Description: Students will be able to participate in a read aloud, music & movement, dinosaur puzzle, video about dinosaurs, and 2 virtual field trips to dinosaur exhibits.