Tuesday morning we went on an amazing field trip to the Natural History Museum where we had a chance to “Meet the Teeth.” Recently we have been learning about dinosaurs that were herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores. In fact, in Technology class, students drew their dinosaur that they have chosen to study. We sorted their pictures using a Venn Diagram.

Armed with this background knowledge, we made the trek to the Natural History Museum, where students participated in a learning lab called, Meet the Teeth. Kristen, the instructor, described teeth in greater detail. She said that animals use molars for chewing and grinding, incisor’s for biting, and canines for tearing. Using this information, students were given animal skulls to explore and decide whether the animals were herbivores, omnivores, or carnivores.

We headed to the Main Hall after this activity, where students were tasked with matching the animals in exhibit to the skulls. The children really enjoyed this activity.

It was a great learning experience for all!