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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Vertebrate Characteristics

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Vertebrates are animals with backbones. These include fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Learn more about vertebrate characteristics in this learning...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Chordates

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Did you know that fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals are all related? They are all chordates. Chordates are a group of animals that includes vertebrates,...
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Handout
Other

Rainforest Alliance: Species Profiles

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource has rain-forest species profiles for amphibians, birds, mammals, insects, and plants. Each profile explains the organism's anatomy, habitat, diet, and threats.
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Handout
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: About Antarctica: Plate Tectonics

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation of why Antarctica has fossils of ferns, amphibians, and reptiles. Gondwanaland is discussed and shown in an interactive map.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Third Grade Science: Life Sci: Animal Characteristics and Classification

For Students 3rd
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Presents an overview of the major animals groups (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, arthropods, vertebrates, invertebrates, those having live births and...
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Interactive
Quia

Quia: Animal Classifications

For Students 3rd - 8th
An interactive matching game from Quia dealing with animal classifications.
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Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: The Amazing Adaptable Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
Journey back over a million years ago and see how the common frog has adapted and changed.
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Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Frogs

For Students 9th - 10th
The Exploratorium museum in San Francisco provides this exhibit companion site that features information about frogs including their habitats, characteristics, calls, and much more. Instructions are included for making a rain stick.
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Article
Scholastic

Scholastic News: Week of 7 21 14 : Can Frogs Fight Back?

For Students 1st - 8th
Find out how scientists are working to increase the lifespan of frog populations that have been under attack by fungus.
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Handout
Palomar Community College District

Palomar College: Class

For Students 9th - 10th
In the animal kingdom, there are seven living classes in the phylum Vertebrata. The Palomar College shares detailed information on each of these classes. Includes examples and photos as well as a follow-up quiz.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is the National Zoological Park right at our fingertips. Students will find many things to explore at this colorful and engaging site. Any study of animals will have a successful start here. Chances are students can catch their...
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eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Mystic Aquarium: Be a Friend to Frogs!

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
Learn interesting facts about frogs in this book. Frogs face dangers from human activities and you will read about some things that you can do to protect them. Includes audio narration in English and Spanish with text in English.
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Website
Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Animal Information Database

For Students 9th - 10th
Sea World's site featuring a variety of information about their animals, as well as general animal information. Includes "Animal Bytes," a list of animals with some of their characteristics. Also includes some games and teacher resources.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Frog and Toad

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on frogs and toads including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts. Audio clip...
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Poison Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on poison frogs including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Salamander and Newt

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on salamanders and newts including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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Handout
Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Poison Dart Frogs

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the poison dart frog and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
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Handout
Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Panamanian Golden Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the Panamanian Golden Frog and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
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Handout
Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Amazon Milk Tree Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the Amazon Milk Frog and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
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Handout
Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Green Mantella Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the Golden Mantella and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
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Handout
Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Colorado River Toad

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the Colorado River Toad and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
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Handout
Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Golden Mantella Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the golden mantella frog and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
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Handout
Other

Australian Rainforest Wildlife: Rainforest Frogs

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find information on the frogs found in the Australian rainforest. Select a species for a photo and more detail.
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Interactive
National Health Museum

Access Excellence: Mystery Spot: Croak

For Students 9th - 10th
Access Excellence provides this fictional interactive story that explores the possible reasons for a disappearing species of frogs. Follow the clues, and email your answer!

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