In a time long ago, prehistoric and grand,
Lived creatures so different, so strange and so grand.
Amphibians swam in ancient ponds and streams,
While arthropods scurried with their many legs and gleams.

These invertebrates, with their shells so tough,
Roamed habitats where now, it's all quiet and rough.
Herbivores roamed, grazing on leaves so green,
While predators hunted, fierce and lean.

But time did pass, and now they're extinct,
Gone from the world, no longer distinct.
Their species lost, a memory remains,
Of an era long gone, filled with amazing refrains.

Let's honor these creatures from so long ago,
And learn about them, the more we know.
For every creature that's now gone,
Leaves us with lessons to build upon.

So let's explore the past, and all that it can teach,
About life on earth, within our reach.

Reflections

1. What kind of creatures lived during prehistoric times?
2. What were some of the differences between the creatures that lived then and the ones that live now?
3. What were some of the behaviors of the herbivores and predators that lived during prehistoric times?
4. Why is it important to learn about the creatures that lived during prehistoric times, even if they are now extinct?