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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Amphibians

For Students 3rd - 5th
Amphibians are cold-blooded, smooth-skinned vertebrates. Most live some of their life in water and some on land. The most common amphibian critter is a frog but there are many others. Read about Wisconsin's many amphibians here.
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Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum: Reptiles, Amphibians and Fishes

For Students 9th - 10th
This online exhibit from the Natural History Museum branches out in many fields to cover the broad topics of reptiles, amphibians and fishes. Thirteen subtopics are provided including several videos and informative articles.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Evolutionary Biology: Amphibian Ecology and Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about amphibians, animals that can survive in a wide variety of habitats and cli-ates. The article discusses their behavior, diet, predators, conservation status, and evolution. (Published: August 29, 2008)
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan Critter Catalog: Amphibians

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a general description of amphibians and then describes in detail the characteristics of local animals in southern Michigan. Pictures, classification information, and sound clips of some amphibians are provided.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Trb 4:5 Investigation 12 Amphibians & Reptiles

For Teachers 4th
Activity provides for comparing and contrasting the behavior and structure of amphibians and reptiles of Utah.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Amiable Amphibians

For Teachers 4th
Learn about classifying amphibians.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Amphibians

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers extensive information about amphibians. Visitors can click on the listed amphibians for further information.
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University of Guelph

Aquatic Environments: Amphibians

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a comprehensive guide to amphibians. Provides links to amphibian morphology, reproduction, ecology and evolution.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Amphibians

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Amphibians are a group of vertebrates that have adapted to live in both water and on land. Amphibian larvae are born and live in water, and they breathe using gills....
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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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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Amphibians Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a biology unit on amphibians.
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Other

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Amphibians

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive animal guide from the Columbus Zoo highlights general information and fun facts about amphibians such as the Panamanian Golden Frog and the Poison Dart Frog. Select an animal from the list to begin exploring.
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PBS

Idaho Ptv: Dialogue for Kids: Amphibians

For Students 3rd - 5th
A collection of amphibian facts and links. Includes a reading list, a glossary, and links to teacher resources. While there are links to videos, they may no longer work.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Amphibian Structure and Function

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the structure and function of amphibians.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Amphibian Reproduction and Development

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the reproduction and development of amphibians.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Amphibian Classification

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how amphibians are classified into three orders.
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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.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Installing Cover Boards for Amphibians

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how to make a cover board for Amphibians' dual life-cycle of aquatic and terrestrial stages.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 10.7 Amphibians

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the characteristics and behaviors of amphibians.
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Other

K 3 Learning Pages: Reptiles and Amphibians

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Come and discover more about reptiles and amphibians when you explore this awesome resource. This site is filled with useful links.
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University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Amphibian Embryology Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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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.
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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.
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American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Why Do We Need an Amphibian Ark?

For Students 9th - 10th
Amphibians have a challenge to rise above and are unable to succeed without the help of a vision like Amphibian Ark. This program is viewed to be a global effort to protect amphibians from extinction and promote the benefits these life...

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