Dinosaur Prophecy
Why did some dinosaurs vanish early?
Long before the great extinction 65 million years ago, many dinosaur species had already disappeared.
Visit dinosaur graveyards, study their bones and piece together how these creatures lived and why some died out. Produced by Rice University for ePlanetarium’s Discovery Dome.
Show type
Palaeontology Duration: 21 min KS2 – KS3 / FamiliesWhat audiences take away from Dinosaur Prophecy
Format360° fulldome film in our mobile planetarium
Running time21 minutes
Suitable forKS2–KS3, Families
SubjectsPalaeontology, Earth science
- Dinosaur graveyards and fossil evidence
- How scientists reconstruct extinct animals
- Extinctions before the asteroid
Curriculum links
Rocks and fossilsEvolutionKS2–KS3
Frequently asked questions
What age is Dinosaur Prophecy suitable for?
Dinosaur Prophecy is suitable for KS2–KS3, Families. Tell us your year groups and we will check it is the right fit, or suggest an alternative.
How long is Dinosaur Prophecy?
The film runs for about 21 minutes. Most schools book it as part of a 45–60 minute session with a live, presenter-led introduction and time for questions.
Can we combine Dinosaur Prophecy with a live astronomer show?
Yes. Book it as our 2-in-1 performance: a live, presenter-led tour of tonight’s real night sky, followed by Dinosaur Prophecy and a Q&A.
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