Frogwatch USA Amphibian Monitoring

Photo of an American toad (Bufo americanus)
American toad (Bufo americanus) [Photo: John J. Mosesso/NBII]

Frogwatch USA is a national program encouraging volunteers of all ages to monitor their local amphibian populations and to report their findings to the national Frogwatch program. Co-sponsored by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Wildlife Federation, Frogwatch helps students understand the importance of amphibians, the process of scientific monitoring, and the impacts of their contributions to greater understanding of amphibian populations' health and status.

Amphibian Resources for Teachers

Amphibians have often been used in classrooms because they are fascinating and exciting subjects that engage many students. But they are also very effective in helping students understand environmental sciences and issues. To find information related to K-12 curriculum and lesson plans that use amphibians as subjects, please use the resource viewer below.

K-12 Curriculum and Lesson Plans about Amphibians
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Collapse4 2 Explore Science Resources
Description: From the site: "Science topics include earth science, life science, physical science, and air/space science."
Resource Type: Bibliographies and Web Indexes, K-12 Curriculum and Lesson Plans
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: 4 2 Explore
CollapseAlabama Herp Atlas Project
Description: The Alabama Herpetological Atlas Project (AHAP) is a volunteer network of amateur herpetologists, teachers, and students monitoring the status and health of amphibians and reptiles in Alabama. In addition to printable reporting cards, the site offers a state species checklist and a teacher's guide,
Resource Type: Checklists and Identification Guides, K-12 Curriculum and Lesson Plans
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: Auburn University
CollapseAlabama Herp Atlas Project
Description: The Alabama Herpetological Atlas Project (AHAP) is a volunteer network of amateur herpetologists, teachers, and students being established across the state for better understanding of what's happening with the amphibians and reptiles in Alabama. Provides species lists, range maps, updates, and links to related web sites. Provides a species list, frogs by county, teacher guide, and other herp links.
Resource Type: K-12 Curriculum and Lesson Plans
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: Auburn University, College of Agriculture
CollapseAnimal Diversity Web
Description: Animal Diversity Web (ADW) is an online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan.
Resource Type: Databases and Information Systems, Digital Photographs, Issue Overviews, K-12 Curriculum and Lesson Plans, Life Histories and Species Profiles, Museum Collections
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: The Regents of the University of Michigan and its licensors
CollapseAnimal Facts and Pictures
Description: This page has animal facts and pictures. The web links are divided into focus groups, such as, amphibians, birds, fish, reptiles, and mammals.
Resource Type: K-12 Curriculum and Lesson Plans
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: Yahoo, Inc
CollapseBallast and Invasive Species on the Great Lakes
Description: From the site: "This lesson is constructed for a high school science or biology class and integrates technology into the curriculum. This lesson introduces invasive species of the Great Lakes Region, addresses the impact of ballast water as a vector of transmitting invasive species to the Great Lakes Region and presents an opportunity for students to investigate government(s) regulations regarding ballast water in the Great Lakes. This unit can be incorporated into the curriculum while studying ecosystems, economics or as an extension to planning an investigation. Alternative methods for implementing this lesson are provided and suggestions are provided for classrooms with limited access to computers."
Resource Type: K-12 Curriculum and Lesson Plans
Resource Format: PDF
Publisher: Western Upper Peninsula Center for Science, Mathematics and Environmental Education at Michigan Tech
CollapseBiology Experiments for Kids
Description: This site has biology experiments for kids.
Resource Type: Bibliographies and Web Indexes, K-12 Curriculum and Lesson Plans
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: Ann Zeise; A to Z Home's Cool
CollapseCoastal Ecosystem Science Lesson Plan: Alien Invasion!
Description: The National Ocean Service has developed lesson plans for thematic areas related to water. This high school life sciences lesson plan focuses on invasive species: why are they a problem, and what can be done about them?
Resource Type: K-12 Curriculum and Lesson Plans
Resource Format: PDF
Publisher: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
CollapseEnvironmental Education Curricula Library
Description: From the site: "The curricula listed on this webpage have been selected in light of their adherence to state, national, or NAAEE educational standards and are thus suitable for classroom use."
Resource Type: Bibliographies and Web Indexes, K-12 Curriculum and Lesson Plans
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: National Environmental Education Foundation
CollapseFrog Egg Hunt
Description: Join Ranger Rick as he teaches kids to locate and observe frog embryos in their local wetlands areas.
Resource Type: K-12 Curriculum and Lesson Plans
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: National Wildlife Federation
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