Frog
Bullfrog © Brian Gratwicke. CC-BY 2.0.
Classification: Amphibian
Groups can be encouraged to choose animals of different classes (reptiles, amphibians, mammals, etc.).
E-books and some videos are available free-of-charge for teachers via a one-time subscription at the Epic! website.
Consider using websites like SafeShare.TV and ViewPure to remove ads from websites.
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Websites
Fun facts about this curious amphibian. [Contains ads.]
Students can read a description of the American Bullfrog.
Profile of the American Bullfrog with photos, scientific name, habitat, life span, diet and more.
Provides information about the many different frogs of Texas and other reptile groups found in the state.
Interactive website featuring a variety of topics, including the differences between frogs and toads.
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Videos
Students can watch video footage of the American Bullfrog.
Video footage of American Bullfrogs eating various prey.
In this animated video, students can learn to tell the difference between frogs and toads by looking at physical characteristics.
Students can learn about the habitat, diet, and physical characteristics of frogs.
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Portal Texts
by Jennifer Sattler
ISBN-13: 978-1585364169 (F&P level: M)
by David Wiesner
ISBN-13: 978-0395870822
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Research Books
by Nancy Dickmann
ISBN-13: 978-1432941406 (F&P level: J)
by Gail Gibbons
ISBN-13: 978-1430109471 (F&P level M)
by Valerie Bodden
ISBN-13: 978-1608186112 (F&P level: N)
by Marfe Ferguson Delano
ISBN-13: 978-1426316975 (F&P level: M)
by Lindsy O'Brien
ISBN-13: 978-1608186983 (F&P level: N)
by Elizabeth Carney
ISBN-13: 978-1426303937 (F&P level: L)
by Thea Feldman
ISBN-13: 978-0753470862
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E-books on GetEpic.com
by Martha E.H. Rustad
(F&P level: J)
by Lindsy O'Brien
(F&P level: N)
by Marfe Ferguson Delano
(F&P level: M)
by Emily Green
(F&P level: F)
by Elizabeth Carney
(F&P level: L)
by Bobbie Kalman
(F&P level: N)
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Virtual Field Trips
Schedule a virtual field trip with Cloudbridge Nature Reserve! Topics aren’t limited to frogs; researchers can show students other animals they have collected or talk about important environmental issues. Video conferences with students are available (1/2 hour to 1-hour increments).
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Skype a Scientist
Register to schedule a Skype session with Dr. Jonathan Kolby, who studies amphibians and works for herpetological conservation.
Skype a Scientist matches over 2000+ scientists with classrooms around the world! Scientists skype into your classroom for 30–60-minute Q&A sessions that can cover the scientist’s expertise or what it’s like to be a scientist. Multiple topics are available.
