abcteach
Abcteach: Ponds
[Free Registration/Login Required] The abcteach directory contains sample pages from their pond unit for non-members. Handouts are in PDF format.
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Welcome to Frogland!
Frogland has fun and important information about frogs in the news, pet frogs, frogs in the wild, frog jokes, and more. Features include a section for teachers and parents.
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An Aquatic Adventure
In this WebQuest, you must pick a type of water habitat to create a new aquarium, choose three animals that can coexist in this habitat and design your own aquarium.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: Amphibians
What makes an amphibian? Check out this site for some exciting characteristics.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Amphibians Slimy Is Good
An overview of amphibians. Find out why their skin is slimy when they're on dry land.
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: Cold Blooded Vertebrates
A worksheet regarding cold blooded vertebrates, including fishes, reptiles and amphibians.
EL Education
El Education: Field Guide to Local Amphibians
The Field Guide to Local Amphibians was created by 4th graders in Shutesbury, Massachusetts. It was created as one aspect of a three-month Learning Expedition on amphibians. Students collected town data for a statewide amphibian census;...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Meet Our Animals
This site from the National Zoological Park provides extensive information about many types of animals. Just click on the category you need. Includes pictures and live web cams.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Reptiles and Amphibians
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides basic information for the characteristics of reptiles and amphibian and life cycles. Videos show reptiles and amphibians that can cruise through the air, and an alligator mom...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Vertebrate Flipchart
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces students to vertebrates and provides pictures and information on the different types of vertebrates including their characteristics, their physical and environmental needs, and...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Vertebrates and Invertebrates
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using this lesson the students will review the 2 groups of animals - vertebrates and invertebrates. They will be actively involved in classifying animals. An Activote assessment is also included.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Frogs
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a brief introduction to frogs, their habitats, life cycle, and some fun facts!
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Frogs and Toads
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains a story about frogs ad toads, a video, and activities to go along with it.
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Adopt a Pond Wetland Curriculum Resource
The Adopt-A-Pond Program was created by the Toronto Zoo for teachers looking for a guide to wetland issues and resources.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Amphibians for Kids: Frogs, Salamanders, and Toads
What is an amphibian? Kids learn about these cold blooded animals including salamanders, frogs, and toads. Lifecycle such as tadpole and metamorphosis.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Amphibians
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Amphibians (Amphibia), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this class and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
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Webucate: Free Multimedia Resources for Education
A labor of love created by a school in Great Britain. This is a well-organized image gallery with photos and other resources presented by topic, e.g., animals, places in the US, science, sports, etc. Though nothing to compare with a...
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Are Amphibians?
Learn how amphibians are classified, why they have thin and moist skin, and other interesting facts.
Quia
Quia: Animal Classification
Use this website to test your knowledge of which animals belong to which groups.
Quia
Quia: Animal Classifications
An interactive matching game from Quia dealing with animal classifications.
Curated OER
University of Wisconsin: Amphibian Embryology Tutorial
This amphibian embryology tutorial takes an in depth look at the question "Why study amphibians?". Through this tutorial students will develop a better understanding of vertebrate development.
Curated OER
Blue Spotted Salamander
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Blue-Spotted Salamander. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, and more.
Curated OER
Blue Spotted Salamander
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Blue-Spotted Salamander. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, and more.
Curated OER
Amphibians: Why Study Them?
A basic description of why we study amphibians. This site contains an interesting three-dimensional reconstruction of a frog skeleton.