University of Michigan
University of Michigan Critter Catalog: Frogs & Toads
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.
Arcademics
Arcademics: Country Toad: Countries and Capitals
A timed, nine-level game that helps students build knowledge of countries and their capitals.
Curated OER
The Frog and Toad Collection
Front cover of the book The Frog and Toad Collection by Arnold Lobel.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: The Amazing Adaptable Frog
Journey back over a million years ago and see how the common frog has adapted and changed.
Other
The Somewhat Amusing World of Frogs
Find out what you don't know about frogs, frogs vs. toads, frog size, sight, environment, legs, mouth, food, color, defense, tadpoles, and more.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: The Rainbow Connection
Stanley Rand, in his article "Frogs: The Rainbow Connection" looks at a variety of topics related to frogs including types and species, habitats, interesting facts, the difference between frogs and toads, and more.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Compare & Contrast as an Idea Springboard
In this Writers Workshop activity, students read Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel to learn about writing that compares and contrasts to things. This format can be used to write about many different topics in curricular areas and...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: On Waterdogs, Mudpuppies, and More
Alex Hawes's article, "On Waterdogs, Mudpuppies, and the Occasional Hellbender" looks at the range of creatures within the classification of Amphibian. He does not spend time discussing frogs or toads in depth, but focuses on the rest of...
Read Works
Read Works: Frogs at Risk
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about frogs and toads in Ecuador that are at risk of dying out. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: 3rd Grade Lesson: Science Fiction
[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson plan in which students use the book Commander Toad and the Intergalactic Spy by Jane Yolen to learn about the characteristics that define science fiction. Lesson includes direct teaching,...
Curated OER
Colorado River Toad
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.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Arnold Lobel
A comprehensive look at some of the works of Arnold Lobel and their significance in children's literature. Also contains summaries for many of Lobel's books and links to other Lobel sites.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Frogs
Frog rhymes, crafts, diagrams, and facts are available for students, teachers, and parents from Enchanted Learning.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Frogs, a Disappearing Act
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.)
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Amphibians
This resource offers extensive information about amphibians. Visitors can click on the listed amphibians for further information.
Nature Canada
Nature Canada: Suffield National Wildlife Area: Amphibians at Risk
The Great Plains Toad and the Northern Leopard Frog live in Suffield National Wildlife Area in Alberta, among other areas. These are two Canadian amphibians whose wetlands habitats are increasingly threatened by human activities....
Other
Pure texan.com: Texas Horned Lizard
Named the Texas state reptile in 1992, this horned toad is really a lizard. You can read all about it here, including its names, types, habitat, and efforts to ensure its survival as a species.
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Scholastic
Scholastic: Poetry Unzipped: Personification in Poetry [Pdf]
Two page, PDF format handout about Richard Wilber's poem "The Death of a Toad" used as an example of personification. Also includes a student-written explanation of the poem and a few discussion questions.
Other
Interactive Froggy Fun and Games
Play frog and toad checkers, amuse yourself with frog tic-tac-toe, and find out what kind of frog you are by taking a personality quiz on this fun and interactive site.
Bagheera
Bagheera: Monteverde Golden Toad
Resource covers some of the uses/exploitations that pressure certain species of amphibians towards endangerment.
Curated OER
Pure texan.com: Texas Horned Lizard
Named the Texas state reptile in 1992, this horned toad is really a lizard. You can read all about it here, including its names, types, habitat, and efforts to ensure its survival as a species.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Frogs
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.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Virtual Frog Builder
As a great follow-up activity to a frog dissection, students build a virtual frog in this interactive game. It tests learners' knowledge of the three-dimensional spatial relationships of the frog organs.
Scholastic
Scholastic News: Week of 7 21 14 : Can Frogs Fight Back?
Find out how scientists are working to increase the lifespan of frog populations that have been under attack by fungus.
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