| Dinosaur teeth: a form/function lesson | ||
| This page contains a lesson plan and a computer activity that can be used to teach the concept of form and function with the example of dinosaur teeth. | ||
| National Science Education Standards addressed | ||
| Just the teeth can tell us a lot about the animal. How big was it? The size of the teeth can give us a hint about that. And, most importantly, what did the animal eat and how did it process its food? A long, sharp tooth might be good for grabbing and ripping the prey, whereas a flat, ridged one with a large surface area might be better suited to grinding up tough plant fibers. | ||
| Lesson Plan | ||
| Dinosaur teeth activity | ||
| Knowing how to relate the form of teeth to their function also applies to living organisms today. How are the teeth of a horse suited to its diet and life style? These of a lion or a tiger? A shark or a dolphin? A monkey? | ||
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