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It's a Frog's Life
It's a Frog's Life
Purpose:
Purpose:
You will learn the life cycle of a frog through information provided on the Internet, literature, and observations of live animals.
Created by: Kristen Liesch
Ocean View School District
Resources Needed:
Resources Needed:
You will need a computer that is connected to the internet.
A pencil and your unit portfolio to record your weekly observations and sketches.
Crayons and a printed life cycle diagram
Introduction:
Introduction:
Did you know that frogs begin their lives as tiny embryos? Through a process called metamorphosis, these eggs turn into tadpoles and eventually into frogs. This entire process takes from 12 to 14 weeks. This process is also known as the frog's life cycle.
Click Here to find more interesting facts about frogs.
Task #1
Observation
At an assigned time, you will be asked to go and observe our tadpoles as they progress into frogs. Be sure to use the chart below to record your observations. Sketch your observations in your journal.
Task #3
Investigation
To learn how the tadpole can metamorphose through various stages to become an adorable frog, go to the Frog Life cycle. Be sure to click on each picture. It will then explain what is occurring in at each stage. Do not go on if you don't understand. Ask for help. Read carefully because you will need to answer the following questions using the word bank below.
1. The ___________ protects the egg from harm.
2. The __________stage is when the organs and gills begin to develop.
3. After 21 days, the embryo becomes a _________________________
4. A tadpole has a long ________ and lives in the _________________
5. What three things develop after five weeks?
(A) ___________________ (B) ___________________ (C) ___________________
6. A tadpoles __________ becomes smaller as its _________ grow bigger.
7. Tadpoles use their __________ to breathe while frogs use their _________.
8. A frog is fully developed after ________ weeks.
9. A grown frog has ________ legs.
10.When a tadpole changes into a frog it is called _____________.
**Please note: One word needs to be used twice.
Task #3
Scavenger Hunt
Please complete 3 of the following activities:
1. Go to the Frogland web site and find the Silly Frog poll of the week. Cast your vote.
2. Complete the word search all about frogs.
3. With the aid of the teacher go to Puzzlemaker, and create a frog puzzle for class use.
4. Take the Frog Trivia Quiz. Be sure to check your answers.
5. Learn one of the frog poems and then recite it for the class.
Task #4
Story Writing
Write a story about a frog. With the aid of the teacher, you will type your story on the computer. When all of the stories are complete, you may want to e-mail them to our pen pals.
Extra credit
Color the Mr. or Mrs. Frog page in the Frog Gale Color book
Make an origami frog.
Print out the directions to make a Froggy Cake at home. With an adult's help, complete the directions, and either take a picture of the cake, or bring the cake into class. Good luck baking.
Congratulations you have completed "It's a Frog's Life." You may now access one of the following during your free time.
Frog Zigzaw (solve a puzzle)
Frogger
Lickety Split (catch flies in the fastest time)
A Few Internet Resources:
Sheppard's Science Resources
Sheppard's Useful Links
Email: darbyhb@usa.com
Created August 7, 2001
Last Revised August 10, 2001
Teacher Notes
Teacher Notes
Suggested Grade Level: 1 to 2 ??
Suggested Grade Level: 1 to 2 ??
Science Content Standards:
Grade 1: Life Science (2a, b, c, d)
Grade 1: Investigation and Experimentation (4a, b)
Grade 2: Life Science (2a,b,c,d,)
Grade 2: Investigation and Experimentation (4a,d, f,i,g)
S.C.O.R.E. Lessons Standards Search by Grade and Subject
S.C.O.R.E. Standards and Framework
California Content Standards Grades K-12
California Content Standards Grades K-12 - Science - PDF Format
Background:
You will need to set up an aquarium which should contain 10-15 tadpoles. These can be purchased through Xenopus.
Students need a basic understanding of both a tadpole environment as well as a frog environment.
Students will need basic computer and internet skills. A good web site to consult prior to using this Web Quest is Little Explorers.
Skills:
Students need basic computer skills.
Students need a basic understanding of how to work the internet.
Students need to know how to record their observations.
Students will need the ability to be a creative writer.
Students should be able to comprehend what they read.
Students will the basic understanding of how to complete a crossword puzzle.
Assessment:
Possible assessments are as follows:
Frog E-mail stories
Oral presentation of their frog stories
Fill in the blank questions about the frog life cycle
Written observations and sketches in their unit portfolio
Colored and labeled picture of the frog life cycle.
Students will draw and label a frog life cycle book depicting the various developmental stages.
Enrichment:
Color the Mr. or Mrs. Frog page in the Frog Gale Color book
Make an origami frog.
Print out the directions to make a Froggy Cake at home. With an adults help complete the directions
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