Summary
A Dinosaur Train 'Dinosaur Discoveries' clip about horned dinosaurs like Triceratops, and how their horns and frills helped keep them safe. A clear example of a body part that helps an animal survive.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Some animals have body parts, like horns, that help protect them from danger.
- What body parts do horned dinosaurs have?
- How might horns and a frill help keep a dinosaur safe?
- What other animals today have horns or antlers?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: horn, frill, protect, safe, feature.
Try it: Draw a horned dinosaur and show how its horns could help keep it safe.