Frogweb: Amphibian Activities and Multimedia for Kids

Amphibian projects, multimedia, and interactive resources for kids.

There are 4 resources available.

1. Backyard Habitat: Backyard Pond
Resource Identifier: http://www.nwf.org/backyardwildlifehabitat/frogpond.cfm
Cataloging Node: NBII Program Office
Creator: Doug Inkley
Subject: amphibians, volunteers, environmental education, habitat improvement
Uncontrolled Keywords: citizen science, educational activities
Description: Would you like to attract amphibians to your backyard? Follow these simple instructions, which use ordinary materials, to build your own frog pond. This is a great activity for families and classrooms. This project is part of the National Wildlife Federation's Backyard Habitat Program.
Publisher: National Wildlife Federation
Resource Type: Recommended Practices
Resource Format: URL
Language: English
Rights: Copyright held by Publisher

2. How to Build a Frog Pond
Resource Identifier: http://www.kids-for-the-environment.com.au/play/pond/make_a_pond.pdf
Cataloging Node: NBII Program Office
Creator: Kids for the Environment (Australia)
Subject: amphibians, habitats, community involvement, public awareness, habitat improvement, volunteers, environmental education
Uncontrolled Keywords: citizen science, educational activities
Description: Developed by a non-profit agency in Australia, this is a useful and kid-friendly guide for building a frog pond in any ecosystem.
Publisher: Foster Foundation
Resource Type: Journal Articles
Resource Format: PDF
Language: English
Rights: Copyright held by Publisher

3. Lickety Splat Frog Game
Resource Identifier: http://www.adveract.com/neatstuf/frog/frog.htm
Cataloging Node: NBII Program Office
Creator: Adveractive
Subject: amphibians, environmental education
Uncontrolled Keywords: multimedia
Description: A fun multimedia game from Adveractive, Lickety Split is a simple skill game that requires the user to assume the role of a green frog and catch the flies buzzing around it with its tongue. The game can be played directly from the Web site, or can be downloaded onto the user's computer. The game requires Shockwave to be played; a link to the free download is provided from the site. Point and click the mouse, and the frog's tongue tries to "zap" the flies. The game ends when all of the buzzing flies have been eaten.
Publisher: Adveractive
Resource Type: Tools and Software
Resource Format: Other
Language: English
Rights: Copyright held by Publisher

4. Virtual Frog Dissection Kit
Resource Identifier: http://www-itg.lbl.gov/vfrog/
Cataloging Node: NBII Program Office
Creator: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Subject: amphibians, environmental education, dissection
Uncontrolled Keywords: multimedia, 7-8, 9-12
Description: This interactive tutorial allows users to virtually dissect a frog to demonstrate organ location and function, and skeletal structure. Users can also record mpeg "movies" of their dissections, and play the "Virtual Frog Builder Game" to reinforce knowledge of the correct location of organs. This is a useful tool, both to reinforce concepts, and as an alternative to classroom dissections.
Publisher: United States Department of Energy
Resource Type: K-12 Curriculum and Lesson Plans
Resource Format: URL
Language: English
Rights: Public Domain

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