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- 2nd
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Students identify the unique characteristics of frogs and toads. Through Internet research and reading the book Frog and Toad are Friends, by Arnold Lobel, students compare and contrast the two amphibians. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students investigate the lifecyle of a Frog. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students identify characteristics of and group animals by the five categories of vertebrates. Full Review »
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- 6th - Higher Ed
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Students study the characteristics of ectotherms phyla, fish, amphibians and reptiles. They create their own powerpoints about the characteristics of each group and present it to the class. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students identify the main characteristics of amphibians. They discover the stages a frog from egg to mature frog. They observe frogs and record their information in an organized fashion. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students study the stages of the Eastern newt either by collecting a live specimen or from pictures. They note the colors of the eft stage before reading the "Eastern Newt Species Account" that shows the newt's life stages, migration, and the fact that it is toxic. They study rattlesnake rattle samples and discuss how the two animals ward off predators. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students match the characteristics of either frog or toads by cutting and pasting the correct answer under the right amphibian.They share with the class what they have learned using a KWL chart. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students research the habitats, physical characteristics, adaptations, diet and interactions of a mammal,fish, insect,bird,amphibian or reptile of their choice. Students then create a bookmark summary with a minimum of one picture of their animal. Students incorporate the use of the internet and a word processing program. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students differentiate between vertebrates and invertebrates, and identify the main characteristics of mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and birds. They sort and categorize different types of balls, discuss the characteristics of five types of vertebrates, and participate in a characteristic identification game. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students discuss the six main classes of animals: insects, birds, fish, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles. They complete a variety of activities about animals. They solve animal riddles, categorize toy animals, create an animal flap book, and discuss the relationship between plants and animals. Full Review »

