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What happened to the frogs?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Shared ResourceStudents will select ten rubber frogs and determine their pollutant source based on their malformations. Students will write a brief essay on their findings. Students will be engaged in the lesson the entire time!
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What affects Frog metamorphosis?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Shared ResourceIn this lab, students explore pollutants which affect frog metamorphosis using household pollutants (vinegar, oil, and bleach) and sponge capsules.
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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.
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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.
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University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Amphibian Embryology

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial goes into great detail describing the embryological development of amphibians. Written explanations, photos and quicktime movies are all included.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Amphibians

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Come and check out this awesome amphibian resource from EnchantedLearning.com. Students and teachers will benefit from the printouts found within this site. Some printouts are in different languages.
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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...
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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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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...
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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.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Bull Frogs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a bull frog, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Songs for Teaching

Songs for Teaching: Double Life of Amphibians

For Students Pre-K - 1st
At this site from Songs for Teaching, you can learn of the double life of the amphibian. Learn how it changes, what dangers they face and how we can help them survive those dangers.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Tree Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief description of a tree frog, including its appearance and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Other

Welcome to Puerto Rico: The Coqui

For Students 9th - 10th
This page presents the Puerto Rican frog the Coqui, part of a diverse family of frog species that are found throughout the Caribbean and Central America.
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Read Works

Read Works: Amazing Animals

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage discusses distinguishing features of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...
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Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Lakes and Ponds

For Students 3rd - 8th
This illustrated website features facts about lakes and ponds and their special place in geography, natural history, and as a biome.
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abcteach

Abcteach: Ponds

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[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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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Toads

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a briefde scription of a toad, including its appearance and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.