Flying Monsters
Education Resources
Nikki Lowry, National Geographic Entertainment
Anne Haywood, National Geographic Education
Dr. Douglas Lawson, Paleontologist
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Session Overview
Introductions
• Nikki Lowry, NG Entertainment
Resources to inspire science learning with
Flying Monsters
• Anne Haywood, NG Education
Finding Quetzalcoatlus and the adventure
of science
• Dr. Doug Lawson, Paleontologist
Q&A
Synopsis
220 million years ago, dinosaurs were beginning their domination of the
Earth. But another group of reptiles was about to make an extraordinary
leap: Pterosaurs were taking control of the skies, and the story of how and
why these mysterious creatures took to the air is more fantastic than fiction.
How and why did pterosaurs fly? How did lizards the size of giraffes defy
gravity and soar through prehistoric skies?
Join us on a journey to uncover the truth about the enigmatic pterosaurs.
Flying Monsters Instructional Goals
Capture students’ attention and imagination as they learn science –
biology, earth science, and paleontology
Build students’ skills of observation and inquiry, help them think like
scientists
Engage students in interdisciplinary activities with Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) connections, plus
reading/language arts
Key National Science Standards (US)
Understandings about scientific inquiry (K-4, 5-8)
Position and motion of objects (K-4), Motions and Forces (5-8)
Characteristics of organisms (K-4), Diversity and adaptation of
organisms (5-8)
Biological evolution (9-12)
Nature of science (5-8), Nature of scientific
knowledge (9-12)
natgeoed.org/flying-monsters
Eight Activities for K-12
The Adventure of Science:
Finding Quetzalcoatlus
Dr. Douglas Lawson, Paleontologist
Why will educators want to
bring their students to this
film?
Standards-based science content made accessible and engaging to
students
Recent research has shown that both 3D and the giant screen
format lead to better retention of the concepts presented
Full range of activities to extend the learning before and after the
film
Flying Monsters Education Guide on DVD for them to take
back to school
Printed Flying Monsters classroom poster for in depth discussion
HUGE "WOW" factor!
Ideas for Attracting School Groups
Host professional development seminar for educators
• Tap into NG-developed webinar training
Provide discount tickets for school groups
Host hands-on learning events
• Fossil digs
• Trivia contests
• Guest speakers
Speaker event for home school groups
Partner with local business to fund bus transportation for select schools
Use “fun facts” sheet for on-site engagement and promotion
Informal Education Resource
Engage kids and families
on-site with a pterosaur
activity sheet
• Pterosaurs aren’t dinosaurs!
Find out why with fun
activities like matching, word
find and a pterosaur quiz.
Perfect pre-show activity.
• Print-ready files available on
B2B site at
nationalgeographicfilms.com
Summary of Education Resources
Activities for formal and informal settings at natgeoed.org/flyingmonsters
Educator DVD that includes PDFs of all activities, photos, classroom
videos, and more!
Printed classroom poster
PDF copies of online activities (English and Spanish)
Pterosaur activity sheet
National Geographic Kids Magazine
Interactive whiteboard lesson - Coming Mid-February!
Questions?
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Thank you!
Nikki, Anne and Doug
nlowry@ngs.org
ahaywood@ngs.org