Dino Dana. J.J. Johnson

      FINDING:

      The baby Brachiosaurus eats all the time so he can grow to his full size as fast as possible to scare off predators!

      DINO EXPERIMENT 618

      QUESTION: How does the Compsognathus run so fast?

      BACKGROUND RESEARCH NOTES:

      The Compsognathus uses its small size and speed to outrun predators and steal food!

      MY PLAN:

      I’m going to skateboard down a ramp to go as fast as a Compsognathus! Protective gear ON!

      FIELD NOTES:

      12.I tried skateboarding down the ramp but it didn’t make me fast enough and I also fell…

      13.The Compsognathus goes low when he’s running fast to avoid other dinosaurs, so I’ll try bending down low on my skateboard!

      »Update = Ouch, I fell again!

      14.I just noticed that the Compsognathus doesn’t JUST go low, he ALSO pushes off with one of his legs to get a burst of speed. I can’t wait to try that!!

      »Update = It worked! I went down the ramp and was just as fast as the Compognathus!

      FINDING:

      The Compsognathus runs super fast by going low AND pushing off with one leg for a burst of speed!… Also, you fall a LOT when you’re learning how to skateboard!!!

      DINO EXPERIMENT 703

      QUESTION: Why do Corythosaurus honk?

      BACKGROUND RESEARCH NOTES:

      Paleontologists believe Corythosaurus could make HUGE honking noises using the big crests at the top of their heads! SO COOL!

      MY PLAN:

      Observe the Corythosaurus to see WHEN and WHY they HONK!

      I accidentally started this experiment during Dexter’s nap. Oops.