In the tiny titanosaurs, young readers journey to argentina with. Albertosaurus, genus albertosaurus, large carnivorous dinosaurs of the late cretaceous period 99. Have students follow along in their books while third grade teacher mrs. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
The albertosaurus mystery vocabulary by ashley ford on prezi. The albertosaurus mystery fossils hunters journeys. Text features using text features, such as captions, illustration, and headings to help better understand what the author wants me to learn. University of toronto studies, geological series 25. We use those clues and text evidence, and our own ideas to make smart guesses about the topic the author does not state. Albertosaurus was less than half the size of tyrannosaurus. This is a trifold that can be done independently or in small groups for the story the albertosaurus mystery of the 3rd grade journeys series 2011. Nov 16, 2016 this is a trifold that can be done independently or in small groups for the story the albertosaurus mystery of the 3rd grade journeys series 2011. The albertosaurus mystery compatible with 3rd grade journeys. Albertosaurus is considered an early relative of the more well known tyrannosaurusrex. Albertosaurus was part of a family of fierce, meateating dinosaurs called tyrannosaurids. The body was carried on the back legs, or bipedally. Albertosauruss eyes were positioned on the sides of its head, whereas tyrannosauruss eyes were forwardfacing.
Hurum and karol sabath as a group of tyrannosaurid dinosaurs. Supplemental resources created to be aligned with journeys unit 4, lesson 17. The albertosaurus mystery comprehension target skill. Three functional toes gave this dinosaur a birdlike footprint. The albertosaurus mystery trifold journeys 3rd grade. Fossils from 26 individuals have been discovered in one site, suggesting possible pack behavior.
This change of genera is advocated by many paleontologists, who claim that there are enough differences between a. Conclusions use details to figure out ideas that the author doesnt state comprehension strategy. Spelling words list 16 judy moody saves the world 1. The albertosaurus mystery philip curries hunt in the badlands. Morris does an engaging read of the albertosaurus mystery.
Its available on used book sites and can be found in journeys grade 3, unit. Readers can then use this text evidence, along with their own ideas, to draw conclusions. Some of the features include carnivorous behavior, bipedal movement on back legs, tiny front arms, hollow bones like a. Albertosaurus artistic reconstruction of albertosaurus was a large theropod from the late cretaceous. Start studying the albertosaurus mystery comprehension test 3rd grade.
Tyrannosaurs from the late cretaceous of western canada. Albertosaurus simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Readers can use clues, or evidence, in the text to understand a topic. Start studying the albertosaurus mystery comprehension.
This packet contains 10 activities based on the albertosaurus mystery and is compatible with the 3rd grade journeys basal. The albertosaurus mystery no teams 1 team 2 teams 3 teams 4 teams 5 teams 6 teams 7 teams 8 teams 9 teams 10 teams custom press f11 select menu. Amidst a nesting ground filled with thousands of dinosaur eggs. Philip currie hunts for the fossil field found in western canadas badlands. The albertosaurus jaw portion is just one of many bones recovered during the past decade from a late cretaceous bonebed in alberta, canadas dry island buffalo jump provincial park. This page was last edited on 29 october 2017, at 14. These may have been brightly colored, and used to attract mates. The albertosaurus mystery 3rd gradeif you are using journeys in your classroom, then these supplemental materials based off the story the albertosaurus mystery will make the learning more handson and exciting for.
Albertosaurines, or dinosaurs of the subfamily albertosaurinae, lived in the late cretaceous of united states and canada. Albertosaurus was an older cousin to the betterknown tyrannosaurus. Stay connected to your students with prezi video, now in microsoft teams. Tyrannosaurids is the word the book uses to identify a type of dinosaur family. It was named after the canadian province of alberta, where the very first fossil remains of. Philip curries hunt in the badlands unit 4, lesson 17 focus wall title.
Albertosaurus is a dinosaur which walked the earth approximately 76 million years ago during the mesozoic period. Philip curries hunt in the badlands fossil hunters padma, t v on. Albertosaurus libratus lambe, 1914 is today known as the gorgosaurus libratus. The albertosaurus mystery comprehension test 3rd grade. The albertosaurus mystery pictureword splash and vocabulary power point. Albertosaurinae was recovered as including only albertosaurus and gorgosaurus.
Albertosaurus definition of albertosaurus by merriamwebster. Albertosaurus adults likely weighed 23 short tons, which was much less than t. Why were browns albertosaurus bones in the basement for many years. Albertosaurus was a bipedal predator from the tyrannosaurid theropod family. In the albertosaurus mystery, young readers will follow paleontologist philip currie as he hunts for a legendary dinosaur site. Albertosaurus mystery comprehension reading quiz quizizz.
Albertosaurus lived among diverse populations of dinosaurs and other fauna. This activity was created by a quia web subscriber. Albertosaurus arctunguis, a new species of therapodous dinosaur from the edmonton formation of alberta. Spelling words list 16 list 17 list 18 summit hill. It is a typical tyrannosaurus therapod dinosaur and has many features that qualify it as this type of dinosaur. It is famously found in the dinosaurrich, horseshoe canyon formation of alberta, canada. Children will learn how currie examined the fossil site to determine how the albertosaurus lived. The albertosaurus mystery philip curries hunt in the. The albertosaurus mystery fossils hunters journeys listen.
The albertosaurus mystery compatible with 3rd grade. The albertosaurus mystery which vocabulary test would you like to take. The albertosaurus mystery trifold journeys 3rd grade unit 4. Print test with answer key print flash cards duplicate and edit. The albertosaurus mystery state test stem comprehension test journeys lesson 17 this comprehension test uses the staar testing stems to assess the main story for. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Philip curries hunt in the badlands fossil hunters. This page contains albertosaurus facts, pictures and information for kids, students and adults, and is part of our dinosaur facts series. The albertosaurus mystery vocabulary by creative core. The albertosaurus mystery philip curries hunt in the badlands by t. Microsoft word focus wall unit 4 lesson 17 the albertosuarus mystery.
Readers can then use this text evidence, along with their own ideas, to draw conclusions about the topic. Children will learn how currie examined the fossil site to determine how the albertosaurus lived and hunted more than 70 million years ago. Bearport publishing, aug 1, 2006 juvenile nonfiction 32 pages. Unit 4 lesson 17 the albertosaurus mystery click the picture to read the story written by. Sep 17, 2016 albertosaurus isnt as famous as its close relative tyrannosaurus, but this large meateater was just as fierce. However albertosaurus was not yet identified and when these parts were studied in. Write the details down about how philip feels from question 8, then talk with your partner about how philip feels and why the author wants you to know this. Albertosaurus libratus a tyrannosaur dinosaur from the. Padma 3rd grade journeys lesson 17 accelerated reader ar read aloud. Learning definitions reverse definitions spelling practice. Materials include posters, graphic organizers, and activities.
Albertosaurus and gorgosaurus are kept separate by most classifications, 2 3 as should be according to currie. National museum of natural sciences publications in paleontology 1. The albertosaurus mystery mini pack 3rd grade journeys unit 4. Albertosaurus was part of the tyrannosaurid family, along with the t. Nov 01, 2017 the albertosaurus mystery philip curries hunt in the badlands journeys read aloud 3rd grd lesson 17 duration.
The albertosaurus mysteryhm journeys grade 3, lesson 17. The albertosaurus mystery comprehension flashcards quizlet. Jan 18, 2014 the albertosaurus mystery activities 3rd grade journeys common core stay safe and healthy. Vocabulary tests available for the albertosaurus mystery. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Skills include syllable sorts, board games, writing prompts, drawing conclusions, identifying text features, quest. Albertosaurus libratus was a large, meateating dinosaur, with a big, widemuzzled head, small forelimbs and strong back legs. Why do you think the author included the details about philip in the first paragraph on page 62. Albertosaurus definition is a genus of large, carnivorous tyrannosaurid dinosaurs of the late cretaceous known especially from fossils found in. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. The albertosaurus mystery no teams 1 team 2 teams 3 teams 4 teams 5 teams 6 teams 7 teams 8 teams 9 teams 10 teams custom press f11 select menu option view enter fullscreen for fullscreen mode. In the tiny titanosaurs, young readers journey to argentina with paleontologist luis chiappe as he makes a major discovery. It had powerful back legs with clawed, threetoed feet. The albertosaurus mystery philip curries hunt in the badlands journeys read aloud 3rd grd lesson 17 duration.
This informational text describes how paleontologists continue to investigate unanswered questions about dinosaurs. Visualize as you read, use selection details to picture what. Albertosaurus was an apex predator, possibly occupying different niches as it matured. Albertosaurus had small horns or crests above its eyes. The albertosaurus mystery vocabulary domain fossils. This is a trifold that can be done independently or in small groups for the story the albertosaurus mystery of the 3rd grade journeys series 2014, 2017 common core. The albertosaurus mystery mini pack 3rd grade journeys. Albertosaurus lived where the western interior seaway had periodically retreated, 7670 mya. Conclusions we can use clues, or text evidence, to help us understand the topic. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Albertosaurs are an early subgroup of tyrannosaurs, which appear to have evolved from them. Philip j currie in the albertosaurus mystery, young readers will follow. Visualize as you read, use selection details to picture what is happening.