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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Ela Unit: Grade 1: Frogs

For Teachers 1st
First graders gather information from a variety of texts to more deeply understand the connections between literary and informational texts. They build on knowledge of the seasons to focus on the life cycles of animals, specifically...
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Article
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: The Rainbow Connection

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Lesson Plan
TES Global

Tes: Prose. Toad Rage

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource features related activities connected to Morris Geitzman's book, Toad Rage. Students will read a fable, nonfiction reading, prose reading, and connected writing activities.
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Other

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency: Frogs of Minnesota

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative resource that contains a number of "Did You Know" frog facts. You can click on a number of frogs and hear their sounds.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Marine Toad (Bufo Marinus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides images and a summary of the Marine Toad while offering statistics and details on the species appearance, habitat, diet, and more.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Common Toad (Bufo Bufo)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the Common Toad, including their habitat, appearance, behaviour, diet, and much more. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
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Other

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation: Natterjack Toad

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the Natterjack Toad, including how to identify it, and its life cycle. It also provides a video [6:06] of an edition of the Living World with Lionel Kellaway, focussing on the natterjack chorus.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: African Tree Toad (Nectophryne Afra)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the African Tree Toad and gain a greater understanding of this amphibian through statistics and information on its appearance, habitat, behavior, breeding, conservation status, and more.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Spadefoot Toad (Mesobatrachia)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the mesobatrachia, more commonly known as the spadefoot toad.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan Critter Catalog: Frogs & Toads

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Blue Poison Dart Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
The Blue Poison Dart Frog was not even discovered until 1968. This effective site describes the physical characteristics, diet, size, range, population status, and predators of this fascinating animal.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Marsh Frog (Pelophylax Ridibundus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the Marsh Frog and discover information on the physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and breeding of this "green frog". Includes images and statistics.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Pool Frog (Pelophylax Lessonae)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about the pool frog. Discusses where they are found, habitat, physical characteristics, diet, predators, reproduction, and population status.
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Read Works

Read Works: The Life Cycle of a Frog

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the steps in a frog's life cycle. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Digestive System of a Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the anatomy of a frog's digestive system and how the stages in the process of digestion. A comparison is made with the human digestive system.
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Other

Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project: Emerald Glass Frog

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A brief description of the Emerald Glass Frog from Central and South America.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: African Clawed Frog (Xenopus Laevis)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the African Clawed Frog and gain a greater understanding of this amphibian through statistics and information on its appearance, habitat, behaviour, diet, and more.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Burrowing Frog (Heleioporus)

For Students 9th - 10th
View images and learn facts about the Burrowing Frog, including habitat, appearance, diet, and breeding.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Common Frog (Rana Temporaria)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore images and facts about the Common Frog, including details on their appearance, habitat, diet, and mating habits.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Darwin's Frog (Rhinoderma Darwinii)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of Darwin's Frog, named after Charles Darwin. Students will gain a greater understanding of this amphibian through statistics and information on their appearance, diet, habitat, and more.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Edible Frog (Pelophylax Kl. Esculentus)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Polophylax kl. esculentus, more commonly known as the Edible Frog.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Frog (Rana Temporaria)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Rana Temporaria, otherwise known as the frog.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Horned Frog (Ceratophrys Ornata)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Ceratophrys Ornata, more commonly known as the horned frog.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Striped Rocket Frog (Litoria Nasuta)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Litoria Nasuta, more commonly known as the striped rocket frog.