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- 3rd - 5th
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Students brainstorm and evaluate different ways to help a 'toad in a hole'. They consider such issues as food needs and amphibian characteristics. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students classify animals by male, female, offspring, and group names. In addition, students study the vocabulary of these names. They study mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, and amphibians through books, pictures, & discussion. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students identify animal similarities and differences by appearances, growth, and internal attributes. They move through animal centers examining similarities and differences of birds, fish, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore the habitat, size, and body coverings, of an animal from each of the 5 classes of vertebrates in the state of North Carolina. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students examine the life cycle by observing tadpoles. After reading the book, Tadpole Diary, they draw the stages of tadpole development and write sentences about what they think is happening. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore the five groups of vertebrates, their characteristics, and to which group each animal belongs. They compare and contrast the habitats of each animal group to the habitats of the other animal groups. They classify the animals into their groups based on their characteristics. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students develop an understanding of how students and volunteers can make scientific observations that can aid conservation. They read the account of the Minnesota New Country School project by Ryan Fisher, Mystery of the Malformed Frogs. They further explore the Minnesota New Country School Frog Project website, which includes an interactive page for monitoring herp malformations. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore the characteristics of reptile and amphibian eyes and eye lids. They discuss the differences between reptile eyes and mammal eyes. Students create a model of a crocodile eye. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students investigate amphibians and there unique characteristics. The life stages of them is taught along with why each one is necessary. The life cycle of amphibians is expounded along with comparisons to other organisms. Full Review »
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- 1st - 12th
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Students identify the various adaptations of reptiles and amphibians. After distinguishing between reptiles and amphibians, students discuss the ways in which their adaptations aid in their survival. They participate in a hands on demonstration of the proper way to handle a live reptile. Full Review »

