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Today you get to be scientists, through this activity you will explore the life cycle of a frog using books, computers, groups, and fun activities. You will then choose one type of frog to explore and research.
 * __ Introduction __**

>>> [|**http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow9/jun99/lifecycle2/cycle1.html**]
 * __ Task __**
 * You will listen to the story. //Frogs//: By Gail Gibbons
 * You will work with 2 other students to research the life cycle of the frog and to choose one type of frog to teach to your fellow peers.
 * Kiddy House Theme Frogs: [];Visitors to this site will find a wealth of simple information on frogs geared towards kids. Also included on the site are frog song/poem links, frog crafts, and activities for teachers and students section.
 * Video on Frogs:[|**http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GGuEr-MQf4&feature=related**]
 * Harcourt Frog Life Cycle: [|*http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/science/grade2_nl.html**]
 * []View maps, illustrations, and descriptions of Ohio’s frog and toad population.
 * Science Soft. At: [|://www.sciencesoft.at/index.jsp?link=cam&date=true&lang=en];This site offers a live webcam of Dwarf Clawed Frogs. Also included is a description of the frogs.
 * Smithsonian National Zoo: [|://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/Amazonia/Facts/];Locate information and pictures of various species of frogs when visiting this site.
 * Frogs Exhibition Online: [|//www.exploratorium.edu/frogs/index.html]; Frogs offers many features including a history on frogs, sounds of frogs, frog myths, and much more.
 * National Geographic Frog Videos: [|http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/animals/amphibians-animals/frogs-and-toads/toad_cane.html?source=G2114&kwid=frog%20videos|1008104005];National Geographic offers nine videos to watch on the life of a frog. Some include Bullfrogs Eating and Trials of a Tadpole.
 * Ohio’s Frog and Toad Species: [];View maps, illustrations, and descriptions of Ohio’s frog and toad population.
 * You will then do a graphic organizer to put the life cycle of a frog together
 * __ Activity __**
 * You will work in your groups to create a project where you can teach your fellow peers the life of the frog. You will also choose one type of frog and teach the class about that species. You will present your project to the class! Options are listed below.
 * Voki
 * Podcast using GarageBand
 * Powerpoint
 * Wordle with an outline that students can follow using google docs