TEACHING RESOURCE
Protecting themselves against predators is a full-time job for reptiles and amphibians. This article describes several…
WORKSHEETS
Students will use these charts to measure the length of a turtle and to estimate a turtle's age.
LESSON PLANS
Explore an activity that is appropriate for more advanced students who are learning about research and ways to analyze…
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…
Students study a range of defensive strategies used by reptiles and amphibians.
Students learn to estimate turtle size and age by identifying the parts of the shell, and then measuring and documenting…
Students create their own turtle-shell pattern. This fun arts and crafts activity is a great way to teach students about…
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.
In this lesson students learn how volunteers, including themselves, can aid in conservation.
Use this reference sheet with the Dinosaur Detectives lesson.
Distribute an article that gives important information on how to safely and properly handle live animals.
CLASSROOM TOOLS
Use these bookmarks and badges to honor your students' participation in learning about amphibians and reptiles. This…
Students will learn about the Gila monster – a venomous lizard – in this nonfiction reading passage. Use the questions…
DAILY WARM-UPS
Read about boa constrictors – the largest snake living in Central and South America. Use the nonfiction reading passage…
Students recognize just how successful camouflage strategies can be for reptiles and amphibians.
Research the natural defense mechanisms of various species of reptiles.
Students make a graph comparing the vocal sound lengths of several species of toads.
Students learn a lesson in supply and demand through designer snakes.
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…
