Jurassic Park

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/jurassic-park

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Jurassic Park?Michael Crichton and David Koepp
2. What is the filming period?August to November 1992
3. What is the sound technology investment?DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
4. Where is the island in the story?The island is called Isla Nublar and it is located off the coast of Costa Rica.
5. Why did the park fail?The park failed because sabotage broke its security and power systems, turning it into a dangerous place.

De-extinction: The process of reviving extinct species through scientific means, raising complex ethical and ecological questions.
Industrial Sabotage: The deliberate destruction or disruption of industrial equipment or systems, often for malicious purposes.
Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI): The application of computer graphics to create or contribute to images in art, printed media, video games, and cinematic films.
Animatronics: The art of making robots that resemble living creatures, often used in theme parks and film for realistic movement and appearance.