Curated OER
Animal Classifications
While short, this resource could be used as an overview of amphibians. The presentation lists the characteristics of amphibians and provides several examples. For use in a classroom, a teacher could add information.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Trb 4:5 Investigation 12 Amphibians & Reptiles
Activity provides for comparing and contrasting the behavior and structure of amphibians and reptiles of Utah.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Newts
This site gives a brief description of a newt, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Salamandra Salamandra (Fire Salamander)
Site contains information on the Salamandra Salamandra (Fire Salamander). Includes geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, food habits, and conservation status as well as other information and pictures.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Species With Status: Common
Common species are those that exist in large numbers. A species may be locally abundant, but not broadly common. Examples of common Wisconsin species are presented here.