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Curated OER
Fifth Grade Life Science Review/Quiz
In this life sciences review or quiz worksheet, 5th graders use recall of knowledge to answer multiple choice questions. Students answer 20 questions.
Desert Discoveries
Nocturnal Navigators
Young biologists take a look at some of the unique ways that nocturnal animals survive in the dark. After reading a terrific student handout which is embedded in the plan, learners work together to answer questions about what they have...
Curated OER
Oddball Out: Amphibians
In this problem solving worksheet, students analyze a row of pictures of various amphibians to determine which creature is different from the others pictured.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Frog and Toad Are Friends the Lost Button
In this lesson, students will record events and evidence from the story "Frog and Toad Are Friends" so they can use that evidence to answer comprehension questions.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Frog and Toad Are Friends the Story
During this lesson, 1st graders will sequence events in "Frog and Toad Are Friends" by Arnold Lobel, describe the problem and solution, and describe the characters.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Frog and Toad Are Friends
In this lesson for early readers, students will describe the major events in the plot, describe the characters, and ask and answer questions about the first chapter in Frog and Toad Are Friends---Spring.
Just Books Read Aloud
Just Books Read Aloud: Arnold Lobel: Frog and Toad Are Friends: The Letter
A video of the book "Frog and Toad Are Friends: The Letter", written by Arnold Lobel. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
Just Books Read Aloud
Just Books Read Aloud: Arnold Lobel: Frog and Toad Are Friends: The Lost Button
A video of the book "Frog and Toad Are Friends: The Lost Button", written by Arnold Lobel. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
Just Books Read Aloud
Just Books Read Aloud: Arnold Lobel: Frog and Toad Are Friends: The Story
A video of the book "Frog and Toad Are Friends: The Story", written by Arnold Lobel. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
Just Books Read Aloud
Just Books Read Aloud: Arnold Lobel: Frog and Toad Are Friends: The Swim
A video of the book "Frog and Toad Are Friends: The Swim", written by Arnold Lobel. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
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...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Frog and Toad Are Friends
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
PBS
Pbs Nature: Frogs and Toads
Do you know how to tell the difference between a frog and a toad? This site provides interesting facts and information about this type of amphibian from where they live to what they eat 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.
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.
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.
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.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Frogs
Frog rhymes, crafts, diagrams, and facts are available for students, teachers, and parents from Enchanted Learning.
Other
It's a Frog's Life: Web Quest
A thorough WebQuest for students to learn about the life cycle of a frog. Exact directions are given for students to research frogs and then write a story about a frog using the information they obtained.
Broward Education Foundation
Padded Frogs for Ranidaphiles (People Who Love Frogs) [Pdf]
Young scholars assume a part as a gaming developer and are tasked with designing new frogs for a future update release of the popular game, Pocket Frogs by Nimblebit, LLC. They have to learn the game: manage its math components of coins,...
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.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Arnold Lobel
A comprehensive look at some of the works of Arnold Lobel and their significance in children's literature. Also contains summaries for many of Lobel's books and links to other Lobel sites.
Read Works
Read Works: Frogs at Risk
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about frogs and toads in Ecuador that are at risk of dying out. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Chorus Frog
Some of the smallest frogs in Canada, the chorus frogs, are detailed here.