Our Dynamic Earth - Stay Curious, Utah!
When did dinosaurs walk through Antarctica? What was different in the distant past that made it so giant cold-blooded reptiles could live in and stomp through what is today a snowy, harsh landscape? Delve into the Antarctic Dinosaurs special exhibit to learn more about the ways our planet has changed over time and how studying these fossils can tell us about our changing climate. The provided activities were designed with 6th-8th grade students in mind but can be adapted to other grades.
Virtual Field Trip of Antarctic Dinosaurs
Today, Antarctica has one of the most extreme and coldest environments. In contrast, pre-historic Antarctica was a lush, thriving environment where dinosaurs roamed through tropical plants. How did this change in Antarctica’s climate happen? How do scientists know it happened? Explore NHMU’s visiting exhibit to answer these questions and discover more about the research being done in Antarctica.
Activities
The Art of Fossils
Practice paleontological skills to discover what Antarctica looked like millions of years ago.
Utah Climate Stories
Discover the effeccts of climate change through community connections.
Communicating Data
Discover and explore the data behind climate change and how to communicate about it.
Recorded Q&A with Paleoclimatologist Dr. Marina Suarez - January 26, 2021
Dr. Marina Suarez is an Associate Professor of Geology at the University of Kansas. She studies ancient continental environments to understand Earth’s climate past, especially in deep Earth history such as the Cretaceous Period in the time of the dinosaurs.