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Educator's Guide: Holes
You'll be a star at your next grade level meeting with an educational unit on Louis Sachar's Holes. Based on both the novel and film, the lessons include applications to language arts with character studies and movie reviews; social...
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Word Search: Common Amphibians and Reptiles
Youngsters find these common amphibians and reptiles in this word search. Each of the animals has an accurate representation on the worksheet. There is an answer key at the bottom of the page. A nice, colorful word search.
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Who am I?
Here's a worksheet that has a variety of animals pictured. Learners must cut and paste the correct name and glue it in the box with the pictured animal. Great for young learners. An answer key is included on the worksheet.
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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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Structure and Function of Vertebrates - Reading/Notetaking Guide - Amphibians
A variety of questions are presented on the amazing amphibian. Life science intellectuals complete a life cycle diagram, describe characteristics and behaviors, and fill in a metamorphosis flowchart. Content level is geared toward middle...
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Amphibians Crossword Puzzle
In this biology activity, students complete a crossword puzzle with 24 questions about different types of amphibians and functions of their body parts.
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Class Amphibia Concept Map
In this class amphibia worksheet, students complete the concept map using words or phrases provided. They fill in 11 blanks with the correct answers.
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List Frog Facts
For this frogs worksheet, students study and color a picture of a frog. On the blank lines below the picture, students write some of the things they have learned about frogs.
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The Spring Peepers are Back
In this frogs and toads worksheet, students examine detailed color pictures of 7 varieties of amphibians. Students write the name of each frog or toad on the line. There is no word bank.
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Who Am I? Fish, Turtles, Amphibians
In this science worksheet, students examine 16 detailed pictures of different species of fish, turtles and amphibians. Students identify each species. There is no room to write the name under the picture. It is assumed this is an oral...
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Scales, Scutes, and Skins
Students identify the various adaptations of reptiles and amphibians. After distinguishing between reptiles and amphibians, students discuss the ways in which their adaptations aid in their survival. They participate in a hands on...
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Scales, Scutes, and Skins
Students identify the various adaptations of reptiles and amphibians. After distinguishing between reptiles and amphibians, students discuss the ways in which their adaptations aid in their survival. They participate in a hands on...
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Leapin' Lizards And Other Facts About Reptiles And Amphibians
Students compare and contrast reptiles and amphibians. As a class, students discuss the yellow-spotted lizard mentioned in the novel Holes. Using internet resources, students research facts about reptiles and amphibians and document...
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Science Talk about Mammals and Reptiles/Amphibians
Third graders use the internet to research mammals, reptiles and amphibians. They list important items about their chosen animal. Students identify characteristics of an animal and where they live. They classify animals as a mammal,...
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.)
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.
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.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Natural History Notebooks
This site from the Canadian Museum of Nature, a natural history museum, provides short information blurbs and fun facts on over 240 different common animals categorized by type (mammals, fish, reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians,...
Songs for Teaching
Songs for Teaching: Double Life of Amphibians
At this site from Songs for Teaching, you can learn of the double life of the amphibian. Learn how it changes, what dangers they face and how we can help them survive those dangers.
EL Education
El Education: Field Guide to Local Amphibians
The Field Guide to Local Amphibians was created by 4th graders in Shutesbury, Massachusetts. It was created as one aspect of a three-month Learning Expedition on amphibians. Students collected town data for a statewide amphibian census;...