Science
Dinosaurs & Paleontology
Conceptual
7–9 yrs
Fossilised Dinosaur Dung
恐龙粪便化石
Description
Describe what coprolites are (fossilised dinosaur dung) and how palaeontologists analyse them to discover what dinosaurs ate, including plant fragments, bones, and seeds
Mastery Evidence
- Define a coprolite as fossilised dung (animal droppings preserved as rock)
- Explain that scientists cut coprolites open to find plant seeds, bone fragments, or fish scales inside
- State one example of what coprolite contents reveal about a dinosaur's diet
Assessment Prompt
Does your child know what a coprolite is? Can they explain — with a giggle — how fossilised poo helps scientists figure out what a dinosaur ate?
