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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!!!