Episode 63

63. Frogs Vs Toads and Other Herps in Spring: K-5 NGSS Activities

Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families · Victoria Zablocki, Elementary Teacher turned Outdoor Educator

March 30, 202618m 31s

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Show Notes

By listener request: frogs vs toads and other herps in spring! Spring is a fantastic time to investigate reptiles and amphibians and today I'm sharing three interactive and engaging activities to hook your learners on these early spring risers!

Tune in to hear descriptions for 3 frogs vs toads activities aligned with Next Generation Science Standards for grades K-5. During the episode I share the standard that inspired the activity, how the activity relates to frogs vs toads (or other herps), and a description of how to implement the activity with your learners. And make sure to listen all the way through the episode; you may find yourself inspired to adapt one of these activities or use an activity for a different grade level.

Frogs vs toads and other herps activities described in this episode include:

Kindergarten and 3rd Grade: Salamander migration game
1st and 4th Grade: A vocal sac investigation with balloons
2nd and 5th Grade: A reptile and amphibian focused Bioblitz in different ecosystems

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