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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 10.10 Amphibian Evolution and Ecology

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the evolution and ecology of amphibians.
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.)
Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Goliath Frog O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
Flip this interactive OLogy card to find a definition, fast facts, questions and answers, and other bite-size pieces of information about the Goliath frog.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Common Frog (Rana Temporaria)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore images and facts about the Common Frog, including details on their appearance, habitat, diet, and mating habits.
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

San Francisco Zoo: Poison Dart Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the poison dart frog, discover fascinating facts, and learn about their physical characteristics, diet, habitat, behavior, and conservation status.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Frogs Have Special Skin

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about frogs and their unique skin. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: 10.9 Frogs and Toads

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the behaviors and characteristics of frogs and toads.
Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: Poison Frog

For Students K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about poison frogs with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
Graphic
Pennsylvania State University

Penn State Altoona Biology: Circulatory System: Frog Dissection

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a look at the circulatory system of a frog in dissection.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Gold Poison Dart Frogs

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the Gold Poison Dart Frog, poisonous amphibians from South America.
Handout
University of Michigan

University of Michigan Critter Catalog: Frogs & Toads

For Students 9th - 10th
This competent site provides general information about amphibians and then focuses on the amphibians found in southeastern Michigan. Information, pictures, sound clips, and classification groupings are provided.
Article
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: The Mystery of Amphibian Declines

For Students 9th - 10th
Howard Youth's article, "Chasing Frogs and Phantoms: The Mystery of Amphibian Declines" deals with the shrinking populations of amphibians and certain conservation efforts underway.
Website
Other

Amphibia Web: Amphibian Species Lists

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides an extensive list of Amphibians found all over the world. Click on a species link to research a particular type of amphibian. Links to related sites are provided.
Activity
Other

Nature Canada: Nature Watch: Frog Watch

For Students 9th - 10th
FrogWatch is a Canadian program that uses volunteers to record data about a variety of frog species across the country, and then submit their observations. Monitoring frogs provides valuable information about the health of ecosystems and...
Article
Other

Mdc: Missouri's Toads and Frogs [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
The state of Missouri provides this descriptive listing of the many species of frogs and toads found in the state. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers:costa Rica: Why So Many Frogs?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Explore the different stages in the growth of a frog, explain why organisms produce large numbers of young and determine the survival rate of a population of tadpoles under controlled conditions.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Biology: Amphibians: Self Check Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Try these five multiple-choice questions about amphibians. After submitting answers, students can review the material.
Handout
Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Green Mantella Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the Golden Mantella and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Role of Amphibians

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Humans have used amphibians for a number of purposes for thousands of years, if not longer. Amphibians play significant roles in many food webs and are thus an...
Activity
Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Poison Dart Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a poison dart frog, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Pool Frog (Pelophylax Lessonae)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about the pool frog. Discusses where they are found, habitat, physical characteristics, diet, predators, reproduction, and population status.
Article
Other

Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project: Emerald Glass Frog

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A brief description of the Emerald Glass Frog from Central and South America.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: African Clawed Frog (Xenopus Laevis)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the African Clawed Frog and gain a greater understanding of this amphibian through statistics and information on its appearance, habitat, behaviour, diet, and more.