Science
Dinosaurs & Paleontology
Meta
9–11 yrs
Changing Scientific Knowledge
科学认知的演变
Description
Evaluate competing scientific explanations about dinosaurs by weighing fossil evidence — understanding that scientific knowledge changes as new fossils are discovered and new methods of analysis are developed
Mastery Evidence
- Give an example of a scientific idea about dinosaurs that changed when new evidence was found
- Explain that different scientists may interpret the same fossil evidence differently
- State that the best scientific explanation is the one supported by the most evidence from multiple sources
Assessment Prompt
If your child read two different explanations for why dinosaurs went extinct, could they discuss what evidence supports each idea and why scientists sometimes change their minds?
Prerequisites 6
Evidence Supporting Ideas
评估科学证据的课程技能有助于评估关于恐龙的竞争性解释
How Palaeontologists Work
评估关于恐龙的竞争性科学解释，需要理解古生物学家如何在野外和实验室中收集和解读证据——研究方法是证据评估的基础
Palaeoart & Speculation
了解古生物艺术的运作方式能丰富对竞争性科学解释的评估——知道恐龙复原图涉及有依据的推测的学生，能更好地区分证据与解读
Dinosaurs Around the World
了解恐龙物种的全球分布以及大陆证据如何支撑竞争性理论，有助于丰富对恐龙竞争性科学解释的评估
The K-Pg Extinction Event
灭绝之争是评估竞争性解释的一个关键范例
Birds Evolved from Dinosaurs
鸟类与恐龙的关联是科学知识随新证据不断演进的一个例证
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Modern Archaeology and Egyptian Ethics
