Dinosaur Fossil Dig

Students can correctly identify the bones of a fossilized dinosaur and can explain their characteristics and environments.

No identification of bones or characteristics listed.

Correct identification of bones, but little to no characteristics listed.

Correct identification of bones and clear explanation of the characteristics

Students have an understanding of how fossils are formed.

Does not have understanding of fossil formation.

Lacks detail and support for clear explanation of fossil formation.

Uses great detail in explanation of fossil formation.

Students can explain dinosaur extinction in clear and precise manner.

No theory was given.

Theory explanation was given, but unclear.

Very detailed explanation of dinosaur extinction theory.