Summer Adventure! Classic in the Jurassic Measurement Activities Dinosaur Train SportingPowered by Event a Ready To Learn Grant Powered by a Ready To Learn Grant This out-of-school resource was developed by Maryland Public Television. The contents of this activity were developed under a grant from the Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. [PR/Award No. U295A100025, CFDA No. 84.295A]. • © 2015 Public Broadcasting Service. • © The Jim Henson Company. JIM HENSON’S mark & logo, Dinosaur Train mark & logo, characters and elements are trademarks of The Jim Henson Company. All Rights Reserved. Powered by a Ready To Learn Grant Topic: Measurement Summer Adventure! Theme: Dinosaur Train, Sporting Event Audience: Camp, Ages 4-5 Introduction It’s the Claw Stars versus the Prehistoric Predators! During this week’s adventure, children will divide into two teams and participate in a sporting event called Classic in the Jurassic, Jr. Children will prepare for the event and take part in a series of activities while learning how to measure attributes such as length, height, distance, weight and capacity. Each section of this weeklong unit is introduced by a video clip or online game that encourages children to explore concepts and skills related to the math topic measurement. Math Overview This unit focuses on important math skills for 4- to 5-year-olds: exploring measurable attributes and learning to measure. Refer to More About Math to learn additional information about these math concepts and skills as they relate to Classic in the Jurassic, Jr. learning activities. Before You Begin Print and copy the following documents for the week’s activities: • Golden Laurel Leaves (Six leaves are needed for each child. If possible, laminate the leaves for durability.) • Start Marker printouts (two copies) • End Marker printouts (two copies) • Dinosaur Target printout Use the following materials to create and decorate a sample team flag to display in the room. • Flag material: Piece of fabric or large sheet of butcher paper • Flagpole: wooden dowel • Art supplies: Paint, markers, crayons or fabric paint Install the following apps on your mobile device (if available): • Dinosaur Train: All-Star Sorting • Dinosaur Train: Classic in the Jurassic, Jr: Bridge Builder • Dinosaur Train: Classic in the Jurassic, Jr.: Chow Time 2 Powered by a Ready To Learn Grant Topic: Measurement Summer Adventure! Theme: Dinosaur Train, Sporting Event Audience: Camp, Ages 4-5 Handy Resource Guide Get Ready! Your learning adventure includes videos, online games and mobile apps, hands-on activities and books. Use this resource chart to plan ahead. WATCH PBS KIDS Videos Part 1: Dinosaur Train: Classic in the Jurassic Song and Dance (1:21) Part 1: Dinosaur Train: Dinosaur Discoveries: Classification (1:26) Part 2: Dinosaur Train: Even Bigger Than T-Rex (2:25) Part 2: Dinosaur Train: Being a Big Dinosaur (1:52) READ Related Books Part 1: The Amazing World of Dinosaurs by The Jim Henson Company PLAY Part 2: Prehistoric Actual Size by Steve Jenkins Online Games & Mobile Downloads Part 1: Dinosaur Train: Opening Ceremony Part 2: Dinosaur Train: All-Star Sorting Part 2: Dinosaur Train: Classic in the Jurassic, Jr: Bridge Builder Part 3: Dinosaur Train: Pinecone Pass Part 3: Dinosaur Train: Air Show Part 4: Dinosaur Train: Classic in the Jurassic, Jr.: Chow Time Part 4: Dinosaur Train: Leaf Leader Part 4: Dinosaur Train: Dinosaur Dive Part 4: Dinosaur Train: Hydration Station Part 5: Dinosaur Train: Roarin’ Relay 3 Powered by a Ready To Learn Grant Topic: Measurement Summer Adventure! Theme: Dinosaur Train, Sporting Event Audience: Camp, Ages 4-5 Handy Resource Guide (continued) EXPLORE Hands-on Activities Part 1: Team Flag (for two teams): • Flag material: Piece of fabric or large sheet of butcher paper • Flagpole: wooden dowel • Art supplies: Paint, markers, crayons or fabric paint Part 1: Laurel Wreath: • Two-inch loose leaf ring for each child • Golden Laurel Leaves Part 2: Bridge Building: • Start Marker printouts (two copies) • End Marker printouts (two copies) • Bridge-building materials: Wooden blocks, yardsticks, string, pieces of cardboard, etc. (All materials should be safe for children to walk on.) • Nonstandard units of measurement: Popsicle sticks, paperclips, blocks, etc. Part 2: Dinosaur Dormitories: • Small, assorted plastic and/or stuffed dinosaurs • Nonstandard units of measurement: Popsicle sticks, paperclips, blocks, etc. • Recyclable materials for building: Cardboard, wooden sticks, construction paper, pipe cleaners, etc. • Adhesive: Tape, glue and stapler Part 3: Dinosaur Toss: • Dinosaur Target printout • 8-12 beanbags or balls (4 to 6 beanbags of the same color per team. If all the beanbags are the same color, mark them and designate a set for each team.) Part 4: Dinosaur Snacktime: • Balance scale (one or more) • Snacks: Small crackers, cookies, grapes, etc. • Small flat-bottomed coffee filters • Assortment of different sized cups • Pitcher of water Part 5: Obstacle Course: • Stopwatch • Nonstandard units of measurement: Popsicle sticks, paperclips, blocks, etc. • Recyclable materials for building: Cardboard, wooden dowels, construction paper, pipe cleaners, tape, glue, etc. • Obstacle course materials: Tables, stools, inflatable or plastic pool, rugs (for creating tunnels), brooms, chairs, cardboard boxes, etc. 4 Powered by a Ready To Learn Grant Topic: Measurement Summer Adventure! Theme: Dinosaur Train, Sporting Event Audience: Camp, Ages 4-5 Part 1: Opening Ceremony (1 hour, 15 minutes) PLAY Dinosaur Train: Opening Ceremony This game introduces the Dinosaur Train crew as they begin their own Classic in the Jurassic, Jr. challenge. The dinosaurs are divided into two teams: the Claw Stars and the Prehistoric Predators. Tell your children that they’re going to help the Claw Stars complete their first challenge. Gather children at your computer or interactive whiteboard so everyone can see. Leader: Get ready for a week of Dinosaur Train fun! We’re going to spend the week playing games with the characters from Dinosaur Train, learning about measurement, and doing lots of physical activities. Let’s watch this introduction to Classic in the Jurassic, Jr. and get some clues about what’s in store for us. Are you ready? Let’s get started! As a class, follow the directions, and sort the dinosaurs based on diet, color, size and other physical features. Have children take turns clicking on the appropriate dinosaurs, and ask the class to count aloud as dinosaurs are selected. Ask children to explain their choices. Leader: How did you know those were the biggest/smallest dinosaurs? How can you tell these dinosaurs have the longest necks? After playing game, divide the children into two teams and explain that they will participate in similar events during the week. Leader: We’re going to participate in our own “Classic in the Jurassic, Jr.” event this week. That means we’re going to do some fun, sporting activities just like our friends on Dinosaur Train. We’ll use both our brains and our bodies to complete the challenges. We’re going to start by breaking into teams. You’ll work with your team the entire week to complete the Classic in the Jurassic, Jr. challenges. Vocabulary Hints for Leaders Prehistoric: relates to the time Help children line up shortest to tallest and assign every other child to Team A or Team B. before people lived here Once the teams are grouped together, identify Team A as the Claw Stars and Team B as the Prehistoric Predators. Predators: an animal that lives by eating other animals EXPLORE Team Flags The first task for the Claw Stars and the Prehistoric Predators is to create a team flag. Show the children the sample team flag you decorated. Distribute flag materials, art supplies and a flagpole to each team, and prompt each team to create a flag. Children may write their team name on the flag, or you may choose to write team names in advance. Remind the children that team flags should be carried to each sporting event during the week. 5 Powered by a Ready To Learn Grant Topic: Measurement Summer Adventure! Theme: Dinosaur Train, Sporting Event Audience: Camp, Ages 4-5 Part 1: (continued) Next, give each child a loose leaf ring and a Golden Laurel Leaves. Prompt the children to write their name on the leaf. Help them attach the leaf to the ring and fasten it to their belt loop or other article of clothing so it doesn’t get lost. Tell the children they will collect Golden Laurel Leaves at the end of each sporting event to celebrate their participation. Once the team flags are ready, organize each team behind their flag for an opening ceremony parade. Announce each child’s name and have them parade around the classroom. Hints and Tips for Leaders Keep Going! If you have more time, explore the following resources: Remember to collect the leaf rings from each child before they go home each day. WATCH Dinosaur Train: Classic in the Jurassic Song and Dance (1:21) Mr. Conductor leads the dinosaurs in an upbeat song celebrating the Classic in the Jurassic sporting event. WATCH Dinosaur Train: Dinosaur Discoveries: Classification (1:26) Paleontologist Dr. Scott describes what the word classification means: dividing and sorting dinosaurs according to their features and characteristics. READ The Amazing World of Dinosaurs by the Jim Henson Company Kids have many questions about dinosaurs: What did they look like? What did they eat? How long ago did they live? This introduction to the world of dinosaurs answers these questions and more. Vocabulary Hints for Leaders Paleontologist: A scientist who studies prehistoric life 6 Powered by a Ready To Learn Grant Topic: Measurement Summer Adventure! Theme: Dinosaur Train, Sporting Event Audience: Camp, Ages 4-5 Part 2: Dinos Long, Tall and Short: Exploring Height and Length (1 hour, 15 minutes) PLAY Dinosaur Train: All-Star Sorting In this game, children order three dinosaurs by height and match them to the right-sized house.