Curated OER
Captions and Graphic Aides
Fifth graders read a book. For this informational text features lesson, 5th graders define captions and their purpose. Students view an article and discuss the graphic aides that assist comprehending the information presented. ...
Curated OER
What Happens When Invasive Species Are Introduced
Helping students understand the dangers of nonnative species is an important part of ecology and environmental science lessons.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Cane Toads
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.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: How Researchers Trained Lizards to Avoid Toxic Toads
Learn about the toxic Australian cane frog. Includes video.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Toxic Toads and Tyrannical Treefrogs
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.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Cane Toad
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Cane Toads (Rhinella marina), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Cane Toads Cannibalise Their Young
From ABC News in Science, Anna Salleh's article deals with the cannibalistic behavior of Cane toads toward their children. The adult toads wiggle their toes and the children, thinking they are chasing an insect, approach the adult toad...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Marine Toad (Bufo Marinus)
Provides images and a summary of the Marine Toad while offering statistics and details on the species appearance, habitat, diet, and more.
Read Works
Read Works: Aliens Invade!
[Free Registration/Login Required] This article shares information about the effect of adding certain species into non-native environments. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...
PBS
Nova: Matching Aliens With Impacts
One of the major causes of species extinction is the introduction of alien species. Information about ten different invasive species is presented. Find out how well you know the information by matching alien species with the effects...