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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reptile and Amphibian Anatomy

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Young scholars identify and interpret the various differences between reptiles and amphibians. Then they draw an amphibian and reptile and correctly label their body parts. Students also invent new reptiles and amphibians, sketch how...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Reptile and Amphibian Word Search

For Students 6th - 10th
In this reptile and amphibian activity, students complete a word search puzzle by finding 24 terms associated with the different types of reptiles and amphibians.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A STEP IN SPECIATION

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students place different subspecies of a CA salamander are placed on grid map of CA according to where samples were collected. Then discuss patterns of their distribution, their likely evolutionary relationships, and probable sequence of...
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Worksheet
Math Salamanders Ltd.

Salamander Sundaes Dot to Dot 1-15

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Students connect the dots for numbers one through 15 to make a salamander sundae.
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Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Caudata

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the many types of salamanders found around the world. Included is a large bank of photos of the various species and their classification information.
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Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Yellow Spotted Salamander

For Students 9th - 10th
With a number of images and text, characteristics of the Yellow-spotted Salamander are discussed.
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Unknown Type
Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Amphibians

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Take this ten-question review quiz over the Class Amphibia. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: California Tiger Salamander

For Students 9th - 10th
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the California Tiger Salamander. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction, and behavior.
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Website
Other

Facilisimo: Mascotas Y Hogar

For Students 9th - 10th
A wealth of information, entirely in Spanish, about a wide variety of pets: dogs, cats, birds, horses, reptiles, fish and others. Colorful photographs accompany descriptions of different breeds. Care and training advice is also offered...
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Website
Other

Facilisimo: Mascotas: Reportajes: Otras Mascotas

For Students 9th - 10th
A wealth of information, entirely in Spanish, about a wide variety less-common household pets and animals: crickets, ants, terrantulas, salamanders, hamsters, rabbits and others. Colorful photographs accompany descriptions of different...
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Handout
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable

For Students 9th - 10th
Bulfinch's collection of Greek and Roman myths is available here in full text format. A little known feature of this work is its sections on Eastern mythology, Northern mythology and a section on Druid religion.
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Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Salamandra Salamandra (Fire Salamander)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Salamander (Caudata)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about the salamander, an amphibian. Discusses where they are found, physical characteristics, the diversity of species, their unique skin and gland secretions, and population decline from threats to...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Amphibian Classification

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how amphibians are classified into three orders.
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Activity
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Amphibians

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Come and check out this awesome amphibian resource from EnchantedLearning.com. Students and teachers will benefit from the printouts found within this site. Some printouts are in different languages.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Blue Spotted Salamander

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Blue-Spotted Salamander. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, and more.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Marbled Salamander

For Students 9th - 10th
The marbled salamander lives in forests and woodlands in the eastern part of the United States, where it is an endangered species in certain states. Students and teachers will find the content to include a look at the species' life...
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Western Red Backed Salamander

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about the Western Red-Backed Salamander through the exploration of this resource. This site features information ranging from characteristics and range to life cycle and diet.
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Hellbender O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
OLogy cards are like virtual baseball cards about all kinds of science topics. This one is about a salamander called the hellbender and it contains information about the habitat, diet, and other ecological information. See if you can...
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Website
Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Amphibians Slimy Is Good

For Students 3rd - 8th
An overview of amphibians. Find out why their skin is slimy when they're on dry land.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Japanese Giant Salamander

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Asia Trail exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Japanese Giant Salamander. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on...
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Hellbender

For Students 1st - 8th
Kids learn about the amphibian Hellbender. Animal is the largest salamander in the eastern United States.