Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Shake a Shrub
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This is an activity where learners will discover what types and how many insects live in their own backyard.
Frog Olympics
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Did you know that a bullfrog can jump a distance of 10 times its body length? Learn more about nature's most acrobatic amphibian, the frog, through this set of short, hands-on activities.
Soak It Up: Understanding Amphibian Permeability
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In this activity, learners will discover how the thin layers of amphibians' skin allow water and other chemicals to pass through it.
Caller ID: The Frog - and Toad! - Mating Game
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This activity is a sensory experience that recreates the sounds of a pond at night.
Dress Like a Frog
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In this activity, learners will discover what it takes to be a frog. By dressing up like one, learners can visualize how each part of the frog plays an important role in surviving its habitat.
Landfill in a Bottle
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In this activity, learners discover how landfills affect the natural environment.
Pollution and Waste Audit: Making Responsible Decisions about Waste
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In this activity, learners discover the three R's of environmental protection: reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Toad Abode: Creating a Home for a Backyard Toad
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In this activity about backyard habitats learners create a safe and toad-friendly environment near their own home.
Metamorphosis Matching
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This is an activity where learners will compare the different metamorphosis stages of amphibians.
Habitat Observations
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In this outdoor activity, learners discover the wonders of the habitat surrounding them.