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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Amiable Amphibians

For Teachers 4th
Learn about classifying amphibians.
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Interactive
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Frogs, a Disappearing Act

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site students can read about how frogs camouflage to avoid predators. There is an interactive exhibit too! (Must have the Shockwave plug-in to see animation.)
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Colorado River Toad

For Students 2nd - 8th
Come and check out this educational resource featuring the Colorado River Toad. The content of this site includes information on this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, reproduction, and behavior.
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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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Article
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Toxic Toads and Tyrannical Treefrogs

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc Nature: Venezuela Pebble Toad

For Students 9th - 10th
Venezuela pebble toads have a very unusual defense mechanism, shared with only a few close relatives. They roll themselves up into a ball and bounce down the hill, away from danger. Learn more about the Venezuela pebble toad in this...
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Fire Bellied Toad (Bombina)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Bombina, more commonly known as the fire-bellied toad.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Amphibians

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers extensive information about amphibians. Visitors can click on the listed amphibians for further information.
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Activity
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...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Frogs and Toads

For Students 6th - 8th
[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...
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Activity
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Frogs

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Frog rhymes, crafts, diagrams, and facts are available for students, teachers, and parents from Enchanted Learning.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Amphibians

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough resource investigates amphibians with a description, pictures, and maps. Includes facts on ecology, evolution, biology, and external links.
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Handout
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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Activity
Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Toads

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a briefde scription of a toad, including its appearance and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: American Toad

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of American Toads (Anaxyrus americanus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Cane Toad

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Cane Toads (Rhinella marina), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: European Toad

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of European Toads (Bufo bufo), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Golden Toad

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Golden Toads (Incilius periglenes), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Natterjack Toad

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Natterjack Toads (Epidalea calamita), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Oak Toad

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Oak Toads (Anaxyrus quercicus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be found...
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Surinam Toad

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Surinam Toads (Pipa pipa), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Toads

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Toads (Bufo), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this genus and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Frogs and Toads

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains a story about frogs ad toads, a video, and activities to go along with it.
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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.