From Polliwog to Frog

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In this activity, learners discover how frogs' bodies change while growing from a tadpole to a frog. Learners create a simple craft that gives a visual display of the metamorphosis process. As an optional extension activity, learners can follow along with the poem included in the resource to reenact the frog life cycle with their craft.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per student
Age Range:
Ages 4 - 11
Resource Types:
Activity, Model
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • Copies of the Polliwog-Frog craft page (1 per learner)
  • Crayons or markers
  • Scissors
  • Brass fasteners (3 per learner)
  • Pictures of frogs as tadpoles and adults

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Diversity of Life
      • Animals
    • Heredity and Genetics

Informal Categories

  • Animals
  • Model Building
  • Nature and Environment

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

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  • Free access

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