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Probability

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore simple probability. Using a specified website, they play a "Fish Tank" game where they determine the chances of selecting a red fish from an aquarium. Students answer probability problems and convert fractions to...
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Mario Brothers Word Search

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this word search worksheet, students find and circle the names of 12 characters from the Mario Brothers games. They locate the name which are shown in a word search that is shaped like a mushroom and contains all upper case letters.
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Making Sense

For Teachers K
Students use self-correcting strategies if they are stuck on a word in a simple sentence. For this reading lesson plan, students look at the covers of many books, and use the picture on the cover to help them figure out what the title...
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Report Writing in Primary Grades

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students learn how to read a short section and parepare a sentence to share with the group. Students listen to the reading of expository text, restate, in sentence format, one fact learned from that text, and produce a report.
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Frogs, Fabulous Frogs

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students have the opportunity to both interpret and replicate the different shapes and textures observed in the life cycle of a frog. When students apply the watercolor wash to the crayon texture rubbings the designs take on a...
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Characteristics of Living Things: What Makes Them Tick

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students list the characteristics of living things and give specific examples of living things exhibiting these characteristics. They bring in examples of living things.
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PBS Kids Go Buster Buffalo Round-Up

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders visit Rapid City, South Dakota, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming in these two episodes of Buster. They examine the Lakota people in South Dakota to see what it means to persevere. They sing songs and study idioms. They brainstorm...
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Tactile Maps

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students make a map of an assigned area (state, country, etc.) using a 3-D pictorial-tactile representation of the features to be included. They also learn to create a pictorial- tactile representation of their knowledge of a region, and...
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Star Summarizers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students participate in a reading literacy lesson plan with the goal of improving reading fluency and comprehension. They work on the skill of summarization that helps to pick out important details of a reading.
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Over in the Meadow

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In these literature worksheets students will illustrate each stanza of the poem. Students will then staple together their pages to create a student made poetry book.
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Shadow Know-How

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
In this fill in the blank worksheet, students identify the names of ten different pond species by analyzing their outlines in shadow pictures.
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Oddball Out: Amphibians

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this problem solving worksheet, students analyze a row of pictures of various amphibians to determine which creature is different from the others pictured.
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Crocodile Eyes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars investigate the eyes and eyelids of reptiles and amphibians. For this animal biology lesson, students listen to a lecture on the characteristics of amphibians and reptiles and complete a crocodile eyelid activity sheet.
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From Polliwog to Frog

For Teachers K - 5th
Students examine how frogs change. In this life cycle lesson, students create a model to show how a frog changes throughout its life. Students will show the process of frog metamorphosis, from polliwog to adult frog.
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Worksheet
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Vowel Sounds and Spellings

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this vowel instructional activity, learners complete multiple choice questions, selecting the word that comes next in a rhyming sequence. Answers and explanations are given.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Cane Toads

For Students 3rd - 8th
National Geographic site engages users with colorful photos and extensive facts about Cane Toads. Be sure to click on the video link to view a short clip on these fascinating animals.
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Other

Frog Life cycle.com: Difference Between Frogs and Toads

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know the differences and similarities between frogs and toads? This is the site to get all your answers in this text based article.
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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
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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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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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Fire Bellied Toad (Bombina)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Bombina, more commonly known as the fire-bellied toad.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Frog and Toad Are Friends the Lost Button

For Teachers K
For this lesson, students will record events and evidence from the story "Frog and Toad Are Friends" so they can use that evidence to answer comprehension questions.
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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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Article
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Toxic Toads and Tyrannical Treefrogs

For Students 9th - 10th
Howard Youth's article in Zoogoer Magazine highlights facts and information related to various types of treefrogs and toads that are toxic. The types include the inch-long greenhouse frog, the cane toad, Cuban treefrogs, and more.

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