Science
Dinosaurs & Paleontology
Conceptual
9–11 yrs
Birds Evolved from Dinosaurs
鸟类由恐龙进化而来
Description
Understand that modern birds evolved from a group of small feathered theropod dinosaurs, using evidence such as the fossil Archaeopteryx, feathered dinosaur fossils from China, and shared skeletal features
Mastery Evidence
- State that birds evolved from small theropod dinosaurs
- Name Archaeopteryx or Chinese feathered dinosaurs as key fossil evidence
- List at least two features birds share with theropods (e.g. hollow bones, wishbone, three-toed feet)
Assessment Prompt
Can your child explain why scientists say birds are actually living dinosaurs — and point to evidence like feathered dinosaur fossils?
