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Exploratorium
Exploratorium: The Amazing Adaptable Frog
Journey back over a million years ago and see how the common frog has adapted and changed.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: How Researchers Trained Lizards to Avoid Toxic Toads
Learn about the toxic Australian cane frog. Includes video.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Colorado River Toad
Meet the Colorado River Toad and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
Other
Kiddyhouse: All About Frogs for Kids and Teachers
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.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Frogs
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.
Other
Frog Life cycle.com: Different Types of Frogs
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.
Other
Tooter4kids: Life Cycle of Frogs
The life cycle of the frog is presented in an easy to read format. A simple diagram of the cycle is included.
Scholastic
Scholastic News: Week of 7 21 14 : Can Frogs Fight Back?
Find out how scientists are working to increase the lifespan of frog populations that have been under attack by fungus.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Frogs: The Thin Green Line
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]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Frogs and Toads
[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...
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Frogs, a Disappearing Act
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.)
Read Works
Read Works: Freaky Frogs
[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...
Other
All About Frogs: Life Cycle of a Frog
Understand the reproduction and life cycle of a frog from mating through spawn, eggs, tadpoles, and growing legs to the final frog. Nice details.
Other
Project Exploration: Project Frog
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...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Toxic Toads and Tyrannical Treefrogs
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.
Other
Frog Life cycle.com: Difference Between Frogs and Toads
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.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Frog and Toad
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...
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Red Eyed Tree Frogs
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.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Wood Frogs Survive Winter by Freezing Their Bodies
Learn about a species of wood frog that is able to survive cold temperatures by partially freezing its body. Includes video.
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Shining a Light on Glass Frogs
Article about naturalist Brian Kubicki and his long-term study of glass frogs and other amphibians in Costa Rica.
BSCS Science Learning
Bscs: Frog Symphony
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.
Other
Bscs: Frog Symphony
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...
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Panamanian Golden Frog
Meet the Panamanian Golden Frog and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Amazon Milk Tree Frog
Meet the Amazon Milk Frog and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.