The Ice Age Diner
Examine the teeth of fossil specimens at the Tar Pits and use what you infer about their diet to prepare a customized meal for each animal.

Overview
How can scientists infer the diet of extinct animals? One clue is the shape of their teeth! In this lesson, identify herbivores and carnivores at the Tar Pits, sketch their teeth, and prepare a customized meal for them at the Ice Age Diner. Students will practice math skills by finding the total cost of each meal.
Location
- La Brea Tar Pits Museum
- Classroom
Materials
- Ice Age Diner worksheet
- Writing utensil
- Scratch paper (optional)