Dinosaurs

We're Ashley and Brandy, and we live in Texas where some of the biggest dinosaurs on Earth once lived. But we're more interested in TINY fossils because they tell the rest of the story about life on Earth millions of years ago. These microfossils are things like teeth, jawbones, and other small bones from animals including crocodiles, fish, and even mammals. Our question: What kinds of creatures lived alongside the big dinosaurs in Texas?

How would you investigate this question?
Suppose you had the chance to go to a dig site to look for microfossils. What sort of measurements would you make? How would you keep track of what you found, and where you found it? And how would you identify fossils, and separate them from regular debris? Develop a strategy for collecting and identifying fossils at a dig site. Describe your investigation in your notebook and discuss it with your teacher, or go to Dinosaurs to learn what Ashley and Brandy discovered.