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AMPHIBIAN RESPIRATION
Learners describe the structural differences in the respiratory systems of aquatic and terrestrial vertebrates and explain the motivation for these structural adaptations in reference to the differences in habitat.
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Prairie Scales and Prairie Smoothies
Sixth graders explore the animals that live on the prairie and identify differences between amphibians and reptiles and the adaptations each have made to live on the prairie.
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A Prickle of Hedgehogs
Students, individually or in groups, conduct research to find information needed to complete a worksheet in which they must match an animal name with 1) the name of its offspring (dog-puppy) and 2) its animal group name (geese-gaggle.)
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Grade Three Science Practice
In this grade 3 science worksheet, 3rd graders complete a set of 25 multiple choice questions related to a variety of 3rd grade science concepts. An answer key is included.
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The Anaconda
Students examine basic facts about the anaconda. They discuss the length of an anaconda, estimate the length of 33 feet, compare their estimate to the actual length, and decorate the paper snake with colored scales.
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An Antidote to Plagiarism
Young scholars discover how to write a research paper without directly copying written material. They read a passage, then record on the board any words that are new for them. They define these words, then organize their facts to create...
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Beaver Ecology
Learners explore the lives of bgeahvers. They identify the physical and behavioral adaptations that help beavers survive in their environment. Students compare and contrast how beavers influence the ecology of both forest and aquatic...
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Metamorphosis Matching
Students view pictures of animals as they complete the metamorphosis from a larva to an adult. In this metamorphosis lesson plan, students view pictures and in the end are able to match pictures of a larva stage to an adult stage in...
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Awareness OF Self And Others
Students engage in a lesson that attempts to convey information about self and others. The lesson teaches them about diversity and attempts to heighten the awareness of respecting it. They become engaged in the lesson with the use of...
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Pond Safari
Students investigate organisms and animals by examining a nearby pond. In this ecosystem lesson, students participate in a field trip to a local pond where they utilize a net to gather animals, plants and pollution items, Students...
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The Chordates
Students study the characteristics of organisms that are a part of the phylum Chordata. In this organisms lesson students identify mammals that are native to Saskatchewan.
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DID YOU HELP CREATE THIS
Students examine whether their actions are positively or negatively affecting organisms and their habitats. They choose an animal to study then create a multimedia presentation including charts and graphs of data logger information and...
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Water and the Earth
In this water and Earth activity, students read a 2 page article on water and the Earth, name the clouds in 2 pictures and then list 4 sources of water in nature.
Other
All About Frogs: Life Cycle of a Frog
Understand the reproduction and life cycle of a frog from mating through spawn, eggs, tadpoles, and growing legs to the final frog. Nice details.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Leap Into the Life Cycle of a Frog
During this lesson students explore the life cycle of a frog. They will raise frogs in the classroom from tadpoles and document and describe each stage of the life cycle.
Other
Tooter4kids: Life Cycle of Frogs
The life cycle of the frog is presented in an easy to read format. A simple diagram of the cycle is included.
Read Works
Read Works: The Life Cycle of a Frog
[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.
Other
It's a Frog's Life: Web Quest
A thorough WebQuest for students to learn about the life cycle of a frog. Exact directions are given for students to research frogs and then write a story about a frog using the information they obtained.
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.
Other
Kiddyhouse: All About Frogs for Kids and Teachers
This site from Kiddyhouse provides a plethora of information on frogs. Topics include what a frog is, where frogs live, life cycle of frogs and much more. Offers links to additional sites and activities on frogs.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Life Stages Cards: Frog, Butterfly, and Dragonfly
All animals develop and grow over time. The animals in this document undergo one of the most dramatic developmental processes known, metamorphosis. See if you can place the developmental stages in their proper order.
Other
Frog Life cycle.com: Different Types of Frogs
Thousands of different frogs are found in every part of the world. Learn about the different kinds and their unique features as well as traits common to all frogs. Colorful photos are included.
PBS
Pbs Nature: Frogs and Toads
Do you know how to tell the difference between a frog and a toad? This site provides interesting facts and information about this type of amphibian from where they live to what they eat and more.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Frog Life Cycle: Frog Worksheets, Games and Quizzes
Expand your understanding of frogs with these interactive games, worksheets and quizzes.