A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Tree Frog (Hyla)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the hyla, more commonly known as the tree frog.
PurposeGames
Purpose Games: Frog Anatomy
25 question game tests the players knowledge of frog anatomy by seeing how fast they can correctly label the parts of the frog.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Disappearing Frogs
Kerry M. Kriger describes why frogs are on the verge of extinction and how you can help save them. [3:48]
Read Works
Read Works: Freaky Frogs
[Free Registration/Login Required] The author describes the production of see-through frogs by scientists in Japan, and this transparent skin allows to see and learn about the frog's organs more easily. This passage is a stand-alone...
Bagheera
Bagheera.com: Monteverde Golden Toad
The monteverde golden toad has not been seen since 1989 and is considered extinct by some scientists. This article describes what we know about the toad, but also discusses problems with amphibian populations as a whole. A major part of...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: The Deadly Frogs of Manu
Identify dangerous frogs from the Amazon, determine what makes the frogs dangerous to humans and create posters depicting the frogs.
Other
Reptiles and Amphibians of the Uk: Natterjack Toad Bufo Calamita
A list of identifying features of the Natterjack Toad, and a description of its habitat and breeding.
Other
Weird Frog Facts
You will find general information, how frogs protect themselves from predators, strange frog shapes and colors, frogs and weather and more on this informative and thorough site.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Bull Frogs
This site gives an in-depth description of a bull frog, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Glass Frog Facts
A nice bulleted-list presentation of information about Glass Frogs.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Green Mantella Frog
Meet the Golden Mantella and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
Curated OER
The Frog and Toad Collection
Front cover of the book The Frog and Toad Collection by Arnold Lobel.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Frogs
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a brief introduction to frogs, their habitats, life cycle, and some fun facts!
Math Science Nucleus
Math/science Nucleus: Frog Poem Animation
This animation outlines the life of a frog in a storybook format through a poem. The poem covers the stages in the life of a frog.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Toads
This site gives a briefde scription of a toad, including its appearance and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Life Cycle of a Frog
A slide depicting the different stages of frog development organized as a life cycle. It includes descriptions on pull tabs offscreen.
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...
Other
Frog Theme Page
Site provides all types of activities to compliment any unit on frogs. Contains everything from a book list, songs and fingerplays, arts and crafts, theme ideas, snacks and links.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Frog Myths Across Cultures
From myths abound with the frog being known as a trickster, magician, master of escapes, spells, symbol of fertility and renewal. Learn about the interesting frog myths that exist in this enjoyable site.
Other
Billy Bear4 Kids: Red Eyed Tree Frog
An easy page to learn about the red eyed tree frog provides pictures and a little about their habitat and diet.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Mystery Spot: Croak
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!
Other
Welcome to Puerto Rico: The Coqui
This page presents the Puerto Rican frog the Coqui, part of a diverse family of frog species that are found throughout the Caribbean and Central America.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Colorado River Toad
Kids learn about the Colorado River Toad. The largest native toad in the United States likes dry areas and deserts..