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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    Reptile and Amphibian Defense Systems

    Protecting themselves against predators is a full-time job for reptiles and amphibians. This article describes several…

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  • Measuring Turtle Length and Age

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    Measuring Turtle Length and Age

    Students will use these charts to measure the length of a turtle and to estimate a turtle's age.

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    Estimating Turtle Size and Age

    Explore an activity that is appropriate for more advanced students who are learning about research and ways to analyze…

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    Food Webs of Reptiles and Amphibians

    Peruse an article that is full of background information on the different roles creatures play in our ecosystem.

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    Reptiles
    Amphibians
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    Reptiles and Amphibians Through the Ages

    Background information on the evolution of some reptiles and amphibians, as well as the extinction of others.

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    Discover a Pond Food Web

    Students learn about the diversity of animal life in a pond and the interdependence of pond organisms.

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    Mystery of the Malformed Frogs -- Background Information

    Read about a middle-school class' discovery of a large group of malformed frogs and the research that took place due to…

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    Reptile and Amphibian Defense Strategies

    Students study a range of defensive strategies used by reptiles and amphibians.

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    Long-Lived Turtles

    Students learn to estimate turtle size and age by identifying the parts of the shell, and then measuring and documenting…

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  • Turtle-Shell Patterns

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    Turtle-Shell Patterns

    Students create their own turtle-shell pattern. This fun arts and crafts activity is a great way to teach students about…

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  • Making a Zoo Poster

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    Making a Zoo Poster

    Students create a poster for a zoo showing an example of each type of organism and its characteristics. Assesses…

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    Reptile and Amphibian Life Span and Life History

    Background information on the life span of reptiles and amphibians.

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    Mystery of the Malformed Frogs Lesson Plan

    In this lesson students learn how volunteers, including themselves, can aid in conservation.

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  • Geologic Time Scale and Reptile Skeletal Figures

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    Geologic Time Scale and Reptile Skeletal Figures

    Use this reference sheet with the Dinosaur Detectives lesson.

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    Fossils
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  • ACTIVITIES

    Care and Handling of Live Reptiles and Amphibians

    Distribute an article that gives important information on how to safely and properly handle live animals.

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  • Herpetology Bookmarks and Awards

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    Herpetology Bookmarks and Awards

    Use these bookmarks and badges to honor your students' participation in learning about amphibians and reptiles. This…

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    Mimics Survive -- Camouflaged Reptiles

    Students recognize just how successful camouflage strategies can be for reptiles and amphibians.

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  • The Gila Monster Reading Warm-Up

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    The Gila Monster Reading Warm-Up

    Students will learn about the Gila monster – a venomous lizard – in this nonfiction reading passage. Use the questions…

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    Reptiles
    Reading
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  • Boa Constrictor Reading Warm-Up

    DAILY WARM-UPS

    Boa Constrictor Reading Warm-Up

    Read about boa constrictors – the largest snake living in Central and South America. Use the nonfiction reading passage…

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    Reptiles
    Endangered Species
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  • Reptile Defense Mechanisms

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    Reptile Defense Mechanisms

    Research the natural defense mechanisms of various species of reptiles.

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  • Toads: The Call of the Wild

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    Toads: The Call of the Wild

    Students make a graph comparing the vocal sound lengths of several species of toads.

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    Mathematics
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  • Designer Snakes

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    Designer Snakes

    Students learn a lesson in supply and demand through designer snakes.

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  • ACTIVITIES

    Mystery of the Malformed Frogs Student Handout

    Use this account of a student's experience in a science project with the Mystery of the Malformed Frogs lesson plan.

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    Animal Behavior
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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    NSTA Recommends -- Reptiles and Amphibians

    These valuable reviews of science-teaching materials focus on books that explore reptiles and amphibians. They are…

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