Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: The Amazing Adaptable Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
Journey back over a million years ago and see how the common frog has adapted and changed.
Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: How Researchers Trained Lizards to Avoid Toxic Toads

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the toxic Australian cane frog. Includes video.
Handout
Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Colorado River Toad

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the Colorado River Toad and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
Website
Other

Kiddyhouse: All About Frogs for Kids and Teachers

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site from Kiddyhouse provides a plethora of information on frogs. Topics include what a frog is, where frogs live, life cycle of frogs and much more. Offers links to additional sites and activities on frogs.
Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Frogs

For Students 9th - 10th
The Exploratorium museum in San Francisco provides this exhibit companion site that features information about frogs including their habitats, characteristics, calls, and much more. Instructions are included for making a rain stick.
Website
Other

Frog Life cycle.com: Different Types of Frogs

For Students 3rd - 8th
Thousands of different frogs are found in every part of the world. Learn about the different kinds and their unique features as well as traits common to all frogs. Colorful photos are included.
Activity
Other

Tooter4kids: Life Cycle of Frogs

For Students 3rd - 8th
The life cycle of the frog is presented in an easy to read format. A simple diagram of the cycle is included.
Article
Scholastic

Scholastic News: Week of 7 21 14 : Can Frogs Fight Back?

For Students 1st - 8th
Find out how scientists are working to increase the lifespan of frog populations that have been under attack by fungus.
Website
PBS

Pbs: Nature: Frogs: The Thin Green Line

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS documentary explores threats to the continuing survival of frogs at locations around the world owing to habitat loss, pollution, and a fungus called chytrid now known to be responsible for killing large numbers of amphibians. [50:31]
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Frogs and Toads

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Frogs and toads are amphibians in the order Anura. In terms of classification, there is actually not a big difference between frogs and toads. Learn more about frogs...
Interactive
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Frogs, a Disappearing Act

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site students can read about how frogs camouflage to avoid predators. There is an interactive exhibit too! (Must have the Shockwave plug-in to see animation.)
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Freaky Frogs

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The author describes the production of see-through frogs by scientists in Japan, and this transparent skin allows to see and learn about the frog's organs more easily. This passage is a stand-alone...
Handout
Other

All About Frogs: Life Cycle of a Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the reproduction and life cycle of a frog from mating through spawn, eggs, tadpoles, and growing legs to the final frog. Nice details.
Website
Other

Project Exploration: Project Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
This site documents the field work of PhD researcher Dave Blackburn as he travels through Cameroon in the sub-Saharan region of Africa to study some little known amphibians. If you think you'd like learning about the hairy frog, or some...
Article
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Toxic Toads and Tyrannical Treefrogs

For Students 9th - 10th
Howard Youth's article in Zoogoer Magazine highlights facts and information related to various types of treefrogs and toads that are toxic. The types include the inch-long greenhouse frog, the cane toad, Cuban treefrogs, and more.
Activity
Other

Frog Life cycle.com: Difference Between Frogs and Toads

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know the differences and similarities between frogs and toads? This is the site to get all your answers in this text based article.
Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Frog and Toad

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on frogs and toads including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts. Audio clip...
Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Red Eyed Tree Frogs

For Students 3rd - 8th
National Geographic site engages users with colorful photos and extensive facts about Red-Eyed Tree Frogs. Be sure to click on the video link to view a short clip on these fascinating animals.
Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Wood Frogs Survive Winter by Freezing Their Bodies

For Students 5th - 8th
Learn about a species of wood frog that is able to survive cold temperatures by partially freezing its body. Includes video.
Article
National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Shining a Light on Glass Frogs

For Students 9th - 10th
Article about naturalist Brian Kubicki and his long-term study of glass frogs and other amphibians in Costa Rica.
Lesson Plan
BSCS Science Learning

Bscs: Frog Symphony

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This inquiry focuses on analyzing spatial and temporal data for frog calls to determine the best time of day and location to hear a symphony of frogs. Click on the link for teaching guides and handouts.
Lesson Plan
Other

Bscs: Frog Symphony

For Students 9th - 10th
In this self-directed instructional activity, students use maps and graphs of data to investigate the habitats and time of year and day to hear a full chorus of frogs. A handout with everything the student needs to complete this...
Handout
Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Panamanian Golden Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the Panamanian Golden Frog and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
Handout
Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Amazon Milk Tree Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the Amazon Milk Frog and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.

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