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Article
National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Shining a Light on Glass Frogs

For Students 9th - 10th
Article about naturalist Brian Kubicki and his long-term study of glass frogs and other amphibians in Costa Rica.
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Website
Other

Florida Department of Environmental Protection: Life in a Spring

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the diverse species that live in the Florida Springs. Separate sections for fish, reptiles and amphibians, birds and mammals, insects and invertebrates, and plants.
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Unit Plan
Language Guide

Language Guide: Los Reptiles Y Los Anfibios

For Students 9th - 10th
This vocabulary tutorial would integrate well with a science unit on reptiles and amphibians. Vocabulary can be seen and heard when moving the mouse over each picture.
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Other

Science4 Us: Animals

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In online and offline activities, students broaden their understanding of animals by learning to identify and classify animals into six categories: mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates.
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Lesson Plan
University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Animals 1: Fur, Fins, Feathers, and More

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This teacher's guide focuses on familiar animals such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
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Curated OER

Amphibians: Why Study Them?

For Students 9th - 10th
A basic description of why we study amphibians. This site contains an interesting three-dimensional reconstruction of a frog skeleton.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: State Amphibian of Alabama Red Hills Salamander

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "State Amphibian of Alabama - Red Hills Salamander."
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Graphic
Curated OER

Phillip Martin Clip Art: State Amphibian of Illinois Eastern Tiger Salamander

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "State Amphibian of Illinois - Eastern Tiger Salamander."
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Handout
Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State: Class Amphibia

For Students 9th - 10th
Page presents and discusses the "double life" of amphibians, prior to and following metamorphosis. Good site, using primarily text-based methods.
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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Life History and Ecology

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent page for viewing the life cycle and development of the amphibians.
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Handout
Other

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust: Rio Cauca Caecilian

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Profile of one species of Caecilian, the Rio Cauca from Colombia and Venezuela.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Amphibians: Why Study Them?

For Students 9th - 10th
A basic description of why we study amphibians. This site contains an interesting three-dimensional reconstruction of a frog skeleton.
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Interactive
Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Animal Classification Game

For Students 1st - 5th
Decide whether an animal is an amphibian, insect, mammal or reptile with this interactive classification game.
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Website
Other

International Reptile Conservation Foundation: Reptile Conservation Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the preservation of endangered reptiles and amphibians. Includes video, photos and species descriptions.
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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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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Scaly or Slimy?

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the difference between a reptile and an amphibian. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Darwin's Frog (Rhinoderma Darwinii)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of Darwin's Frog, named after Charles Darwin. Students will gain a greater understanding of this amphibian through statistics and information on their appearance, diet, habitat, and more.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Amazing Animals

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage discusses distinguishing features of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...
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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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Website
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Environmental Education for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides illustrations, descriptions, and species of amphibians, birds, fish, insects, invertebrates, mammals, reptiles, and endangered species.
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Handout
University of Guelph

Canada's Aquatic Environments: Reproduction

For Students 9th - 10th
A three-page introduction to reproduction in amphibians can be found at this site. Read about the various methods of reproduction, and what happens after the eggs are laid. There is also a section that shows the growth/development stages...
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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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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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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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