TEACHING RESOURCE
Protecting themselves against predators is a full-time job for reptiles and amphibians. This article describes several…
LESSON PLANS
In this lesson, students learn about amphibian evolution by comparing fossils with a modern-day skeleton. This is a…
Peruse an article that is full of background information on the different roles creatures play in our ecosystem.
Background information on the evolution of some reptiles and amphibians, as well as the extinction of others.
Students learn about the diversity of animal life in a pond and the interdependence of pond organisms.
Read about a middle-school class' discovery of a large group of malformed frogs and the research that took place due to…
Background information on the decline and extinction of many amphibians.
Students study a range of defensive strategies used by reptiles and amphibians.
In this lesson, students learn why preservation of wildlife is important.
REFERENCE
Discover the different habitats and life cycles in the world of frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. Eyewitness:…
ACTIVITIES
Students create a poster for a zoo showing an example of each type of organism and its characteristics. Assesses…
Background information on the life span of reptiles and amphibians.
DAILY WARM-UPS
Develop students' reading skills as they learn about amphibians. This printable warm-up includes a science reading…
In this lesson students learn how volunteers, including themselves, can aid in conservation.
WORKSHEETS
Use this printable to teach students about amphibians. Ask them to color and label the pictures of a frog's life cycle.
Distribute an article that gives important information on how to safely and properly handle live animals.
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Students are challenged to analyze what several species of amphibians have in common and how they are different. This…
Become an instant expert on amphibians. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to introduce…
Interesting facts and fun activities related to the Canadian Turtle Derby.
Research the natural defense mechanisms of various species of reptiles.
Use this account of a student's experience in a science project with the Mystery of the Malformed Frogs lesson plan.
These valuable reviews of science-teaching materials focus on books that explore reptiles and amphibians. They are…
This detailed illustration of a bullfrog's food web shows the linkages among different plants and animals. It can be…
Use this reptile and amphibian checklist with the Mystery of the Malformed Frogs lesson plan.
