Dino Sort

Worksheet Description

The worksheet offers a hands-on activity where students categorize dinosaurs based on their diets. The sheet features illustrations of four dinosaurs and two columns labeled “Meat Eaters” and “Plant Eaters.” Students are instructed to color the dinosaur illustrations, cut them out, and then paste them into the appropriate column depending on whether the dinosaur was carnivorous or herbivorous. The visual nature of the activity combined with the tactile tasks of coloring, cutting, and pasting, aims to create a more engaging learning experience.

To complete this worksheet, students should begin by coloring the four dinosaur illustrations to their liking. Using safe scissors, they should carefully cut out each dinosaur picture along the outlined borders. Next, based on their knowledge or research about each dinosaur’s dietary habits, they will determine if the dinosaur was a meat eater (carnivore) or a plant eater (herbivore). Once decided, they will paste each cut-out illustration into the correct column, thus successfully categorizing the dinosaurs by diet.

The purpose of this worksheet is to educate students about the dietary differences among various dinosaur species. Through this activity, learners gain insight into the ecological roles and behaviors of these prehistoric creatures. By categorizing the dinosaurs, students develop critical thinking skills, making distinctions based on specific criteria. Moreover, the hands-on aspect of the worksheet enhances retention and understanding, making the learning process both informative and interactive.