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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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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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Other

All About Frogs: Life Cycle of a Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the reproduction and life cycle of a frog from mating through spawn, eggs, tadpoles, and growing legs to the final frog. Nice details.
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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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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Animals 1: Fur, Fins, Feathers, and More

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This teacher's guide focuses on familiar animals such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
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Other

Australian Rainforest Wildlife: Rainforest Frogs

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find information on the frogs found in the Australian rainforest. Select a species for a photo and more detail.
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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.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Disappearing Frogs

For Students 9th - 10th
Kerry M. Kriger describes why frogs are on the verge of extinction and how you can help save them. [3:48]
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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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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.
Website
Other

Center for Global Environmental Education: A Thousand Friends of Frogs

For Students 3rd - 8th
An in-depth site about the world of frogs. The site includes teacher, student, science, and research sections. There are plenty of facts and activities.
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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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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.
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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.
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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...
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Amphibians for Kids: Frogs, Salamanders, and Toads

For Students 1st - 9th
What is an amphibian? Kids learn about these cold blooded animals including salamanders, frogs, and toads. Lifecycle such as tadpole and metamorphosis.
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Other

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation: Natterjack Toad

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the Natterjack Toad, including how to identify it, and its life cycle. It also provides a video [6:06] of an edition of the Living World with Lionel Kellaway, focussing on the natterjack chorus.
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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Colorado River Toad

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the Colorado River Toad and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
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.
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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.
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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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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Amphibians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides fascinating facts and images of frogs and salamanders plus a map of where they can be found.