CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 10.10 Amphibian Evolution and Ecology
Explore the evolution and ecology of amphibians.
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.)
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Goliath Frog O Logy Card
Flip this interactive OLogy card to find a definition, fast facts, questions and answers, and other bite-size pieces of information about the Goliath frog.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Common Frog (Rana Temporaria)
Explore images and facts about the Common Frog, including details on their appearance, habitat, diet, and mating habits.
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...
Other
San Francisco Zoo: Poison Dart Frog
Meet the poison dart frog, discover fascinating facts, and learn about their physical characteristics, diet, habitat, behavior, and conservation status.
Read Works
Read Works: Frogs Have Special Skin
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about frogs and their unique skin. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: 10.9 Frogs and Toads
Understand the behaviors and characteristics of frogs and toads.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: Poison Frog
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about poison frogs with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
Pennsylvania State University
Penn State Altoona Biology: Circulatory System: Frog Dissection
This resource provides a look at the circulatory system of a frog in dissection.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Gold Poison Dart Frogs
Kids learn about the Gold Poison Dart Frog, poisonous amphibians from South America.
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.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: The Mystery of Amphibian Declines
Howard Youth's article, "Chasing Frogs and Phantoms: The Mystery of Amphibian Declines" deals with the shrinking populations of amphibians and certain conservation efforts underway.
Other
Amphibia Web: Amphibian Species Lists
Site provides an extensive list of Amphibians found all over the world. Click on a species link to research a particular type of amphibian. Links to related sites are provided.
Other
Nature Canada: Nature Watch: Frog Watch
FrogWatch is a Canadian program that uses volunteers to record data about a variety of frog species across the country, and then submit their observations. Monitoring frogs provides valuable information about the health of ecosystems and...
Other
Mdc: Missouri's Toads and Frogs [Pdf]
The state of Missouri provides this descriptive listing of the many species of frogs and toads found in the state. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
PBS
Pbs Teachers:costa Rica: Why So Many Frogs?
Explore the different stages in the growth of a frog, explain why organisms produce large numbers of young and determine the survival rate of a population of tadpoles under controlled conditions.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Amphibians: Self Check Quiz
Try these five multiple-choice questions about amphibians. After submitting answers, students can review the material.
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Role of Amphibians
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Humans have used amphibians for a number of purposes for thousands of years, if not longer. Amphibians play significant roles in many food webs and are thus an...
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Poison Dart Frog
This site gives an in-depth description of a poison dart frog, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Pool Frog (Pelophylax Lessonae)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the pool frog. Discusses where they are found, habitat, physical characteristics, diet, predators, reproduction, and population status.
Other
Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project: Emerald Glass Frog
A brief description of the Emerald Glass Frog from Central and South America.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: African Clawed Frog (Xenopus Laevis)
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.