FREE - Scientists in Action: The Demise of the Dinosaurs and Expansion of Mammals

by Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Sixty-six million years ago, life on earth had a catastrophically bad day. Following the impact of an asteroid six miles in diameter, non-avian dinosaurs and countless other critters were wiped from the face of the planet. For survivors, life shortly after was grim, but in the wake of the destruction, some species eventually flourished. What was the world and life like after the asteroid? And how does one remarkable location in Colorado help scientists Dr. Tyler Lyson and Dr. Gussie Maccracken understand earth’s greatest comeback story? Student questions will help guide this virtual field trip; register your class today!

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Cost

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Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205

Length

45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Parent, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning PodPublic Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

None.

Maximum participants:

None.

Primary Disciplines

Career & Technical Education (CTE), Industrial Technology, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Science, STEM, Technology/Information Science

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
Zoom

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05/22/2025 03:00 AM - 03:45 AM (Registration Deadline: 05/22/2025)
05/22/2025 03:00 AM - 03:45 AM (Registration Deadline: 05/22/2025)
05/22/2025 04:00 AM - 04:45 AM (Registration Deadline: 05/22/2025)
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05/22/2025 07:00 AM - 07:45 AM (Registration Deadline: 05/22/2025)
05/22/2025 07:00 AM - 07:45 AM (Registration Deadline: 05/22/2025)

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

This is a free event, so there is no charge for a cancellation.

However, there is typically a waitlist for classrooms wanting to be an interactive (on camera) participant. Please be considerate and let us know ASAP if your plans change and you are not able to participate. Thank you!

About This Provider

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver, CO
United States

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region’s leading resource for informal science education.

A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help Museum visitors experience the natural wonders of Colorado, planet Earth, and the universe.

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science sparks curiosity and inspires minds of all ages through scientific discovery and the presentation and preservation of the world’s unique treasures. As a community of critical thinkers, the Museum serves as a catalyst for visitors to understand the lessons of the past and act as responsible stewards of the future.

Contact:
Virtual Experiences
virtual@dmns.org
303-370-6000

Program Details

Format

Virtual:
1. This live program begins with a brief introduction to the topic and scientist(s) being interviewed.
2. We follow along as Dr. Tyler Lyson and Dr. Gussie Maccracken broadcast live from the field and share with students fossils and information about the Corral Bluffs dig site.
3. We conclude the program with time for students to ask questions on camera or in an open chat format (Zoom webinar)

Objectives

Participants will:
-Learn more about careers in the STEM/science world
-Ask questions and engage with current scientists in real-time
-Explore a new science content area (astronomy/space science)
-Be empowered to see how STEM relates to their own lives; practice thinking critically about the Nature of Science (NOS)
-See a broader representation for who can be a scientist (anyone and everyone!), dispelling inaccurate stereotypes about what a scientist "looks like"

Standards Alignment

State Standards

All DMNS programming aligns with NGSS standards.

Specific areas of science in Scientists in Action broadcasts vary; individual standards differ between programs.