Learning Objective

Students will be able to understand the concept of extinction and how it relates to the dinosaurs. Create an animated GIF using Brush Ninja to depict a scene from the prehistoric era.

Materials

• Computers or tablets with internet access for each student (or pairs of students)
• Brush Ninja website
• Reference materials about dinosaurs and their extinction (books, websites, etc.)

Procedure

Introduction

• Begin by discussing what students already know about dinosaurs. Ask questions like: What are dinosaurs? When did they live? Are there any dinosaurs living today?
• Explain that we will be learning about the extinction of dinosaurs, which means they no longer exist on Earth.
• Share some key facts about dinosaur extinction, such as the theory of an asteroid impact causing their demise.

Research

• Provide students with reference materials and guide them in researching more about dinosaur extinction.
• Encourage them to find information on different theories surrounding this topic.
• Have them take notes or create a simple outline summarizing their findings.

Animated GIF Creation

• Introduce Brush Ninja as a tool for creating animated GIFs.
• Demonstrate how to navigate the website and use the basic features of Brush Ninja.
• Guide students through creating their own animated GIF depicting a scene from the prehistoric era, focusing on dinosaurs.
• Encourage creativity in choosing colors, backgrounds, and characters for their animations.

Sharing and Discussion

• Give students time to finish their animated GIFs.
• Allow each student or pair to present their creation to the class briefly.
• Facilitate a discussion by asking questions like:
  • What scene did you choose to animate? Why?
  • How does your animation represent the prehistoric era?
  • How does this activity help us understand more about dinosaurs and their extinction?

Assessment

• Observe students during the research and animated GIF creation process to gauge their understanding of dinosaur extinction.
• Assess their ability to explain why they chose particular scenes for their animations and how accurately they represent the prehistoric era.

Extension

• Encourage students to explore other topics related to dinosaurs, such as different species or paleontological discoveries.
• Have them create additional animated GIFs using Brush Ninja to showcase their newfound knowledge.

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