Frog fun

Created by Cheryl Phillips

Grades 2nd -3rd

Introduction

Frogs, like many living things, go through a lot of changes to get from an egg to a full grown frog. But unlike most animals, frogs go through a change called, metamorphosis. In this activity, you will learn what metamorphosis is and illustrate your own frog cycle in a paint program like Kidspiration or Pixie (Tech4Learning).

Tasks
Watch the video on the Frog Cycle. After the video, your task will  be to draw pictures of the stages in a frog's life in your paint program. Under each picture you will write the age of the frog. (You will have a hand out to help you with this. )
Handout Down Load Here (PDF)

Sample: Chase opted to cut and paste pictures he found off the Internet. Remember, you can draw your own. 

standards

Writing

2.10      The student will maintain manuscript and begin to make the transition to cursive.

2.11      The student will write stories, letters, and simple explanations.

a)     Generate ideas before writing.

b)     Organize writing to include a beginning, middle, and end.

c)      Revise writing for clarity.

Technology
Basic Operations and Concepts

C/T 3-5.1        Demonstrate an operational knowledge of various technologies.
A.       Use various types of technology devices to perform learning tasks.
·     Use a keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, touchpad, and other input devices to interact with a computer.
·     Demonstrate the ability to perform a wide variety of basic tasks using technology, including saving, editing, printing, viewing, and graphing.
B.    Communicate about technology with appropriate terminology.
·     Use basic technology vocabulary in daily practice.
C/T 3-5.2        Identify and use available technologies to complete specific tasks.
A.    Identify the specific uses for various types of technology and digital resources.
·     Identify the differences among local, network, and Internet resources and tools.
·     Create, edit, and format a document with text and graphics.
·     Create and present a multimedia presentation.
·     Create and populate a spreadsheet with data.
·     Capture and edit a digital image.
·     Demonstrate the ability to choose appropriate resources when completing assignments in various content areas.
B.    Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations to complete projects.
·     Use tools in various content areas as directed by the teacher.

Life Processes

2.4        The student will investigate and understand that plants and animals undergo a series of orderly changes in their life cycles. Key concepts include

a)      some animals (frogs and butterflies) undergo distinct stages during their lives, while others generally resemble their parents; and flowering plants undergo many changes, from the formation of the flower to the development of the fruit.