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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Collaspe4 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
CollaspeAlabama Herp Atlas Project
Description: A volunteer network looking to establish baseline information which will later identify trends for amphibians and reptiles across the state of Alabama. The atlas serves as a conservation as well as education tool. There is the ability to report herp sitings and view county distribution information.
Resource Type: Checklists and Identification Guides, Issue Overviews, K-12 Curriculum and Lesson Plans, Non-profit Agencies
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: Alabama Natural Heritage Program; Department of Zoology and Wildlife Science, Auburn University
CollaspeAlabama 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
CollaspeAnimal 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
CollaspeAnimal 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
CollaspeArrival of Invasive Species to the Great Lakes
Description: From the site: "The lesson introduces the concept of invasive species in the Great lakes and the efforts to prevent or control them."
Resource Type: K-12 Curriculum and Lesson Plans
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: Canadian Council for Geographic Education
CollaspeBallast 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
CollaspeBiology 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
CollaspeChildren's Boreal Toad Homepage
Description: Boreal toads are now federally listed as an endangered species in the state of Colorado; the population has declined by as much as 80% in the southern Rocky Mountains. This site provides life history, identification information, photographs, educational links, and current research efforts dedicated to to halting the decline of this species.
Resource Type: Issue Overviews, K-12 Curriculum and Lesson Plans
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: Fort Collins Science Center, United States Geological Survey
CollaspeCoastal 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
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