Program Description
SUE the Tyrannosaurus rex isn’t just any old dinosaur--this fearsome fossil is the largest and most complete T. rex skeleton ever found. This rare specimen has helped paleontologists answer questions about dinosaur intelligence, lifespan, and movement, making this famous find a favorite of many scientists. But exactly what kinds of evidence can we observe on SUE’s skeleton? What mysteries still remain?
Find out with this live look back in time. Your students’ questions to the experts will be our guide as we unearth answers to questions about the prehistoric past, and the dinosaurs that walked the earth.
Date and Times
Thursday, April 8, 2021
9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. All times are Mountain Time.
Grades
Recommended for grades 4 – 12, but all are welcome.
Program Length
45 minutes
Cost
Participating in this electronic field trip is FREE at this time.
Equipment requirements
Scientists in Action is available to groups doing in-person and remote learning. Each participant or group will need a computer or device connected to the internet. Groups doing in-person learning may request an on-camera panelist spot, which will require a webcam, external microphone, and external speakers.
Scientists in Action events are presented via Zoom videoconferencing software, downloadable at https://zoom.us/download.
About Scientists in Action
Scientists in Action is a monthly broadcast series that connects learners everywhere with real scientists where they work, and is driven by audience Q&A. Each event is a live, two-way interactive webcast with multiple schools, organizations, homeschools, pods, and families participating.
Registration coming soon!