“Froggy Happenings
Around the World”
Are you a frog fanatic??
Introduction: Have you seen the
missing frogs? Welcome aboard the
Fantastic Froggy Freightline. It has
recently been rumored that there have been frog sightings around the
world. It is your job to capture the
“at large” frogs and bring them back to the zoo from which they escaped. You
will chase they frogs to each sight that they have been spotted at. The zoo cannot build the Feeling Froggy Frog
Farm Exhibit without the frogs. They
need your help. Frogs are amazing
creatures. The zoo-goers are terribly
upset that the upcoming main attraction at the Animal Fair Zoo has
escaped. Your job as frog finders will
be complete when you and your group have successfully captured the frogs and
they are back safely, and might I add securely at the zoo.
Task: In groups of three, you
will visit each web site (frog sighting) in search of the frogs. Each web site will contain questions that
you need to be sure to answer. These
web sites and questions will help you understand facts about the frog that is
at each sighting. At the end of the
webquest you will answer questions about your group’s performance. You should get the sheet from the
teacher. Happy Frog Hunting!!
Roles:
***roles will be drawn out of a bag to avoid
conflict***
1. Navigator-
It is your job to control the computer.
You are the person that will make the computer go where you need to go
to find the frogs.
2. Recorder-
You are to take the notes needed about the frog from each web site. This includes the answers to the questions
that you answer. The other two in your
group should give you the answers to the questions.
3. Frog
Man- It is your job to report to the group which type
of frog was found at each of the sightings.
Your job is very important because you have to name the type of frog
spotted.
Resources:
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www.abcteach.com/RainforestFacts/layerpics.htm
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www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/rainforests
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www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/amphibians/poisonfrogstrawbprintout.shtml
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www.wildlife-australia.com/frogs.htm
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www.wildkids.org.uk/pondlife/pond_creatures_facts.htm
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www.nashvillezoo.org/redeye.htm
Process:
The first place to visit is in the middle of the
rain forest. This site will help you to
learn about the place where the first frog sighting occurred. This site will also show you pictures of the
rain forest. Click on the link below.
www.abcteach.com/RainforestFacts/layerpics.htm
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Questions to Answer:
1. Do the pictures show the rain forest as
being dull and lifeless or vibrant and full of color?
2. What
color do you see appearing the most in the pictures?
Now you should go to the “All About Rain Forests”
web site. Here you will learn more about
rain forests. On this page, go down
until you see the link “Animals of the Rain
forest”. Once you see this web site, click on “animals
live in rain forests.” Next
find the word frog and click
on it. Click on the link below to get
started.(or you may click on the above links)
www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/rainforests
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Questions to Answer:
1. What does this page show?
2. Where do frogs lay their
eggs? What do their eggs hatch into?
3. What do frog eggs hatch
into?
4. What did you find out about
what frogs eat?
5. Do frogs have teeth?
Now you are ready to begin the chase! Don’t let them get away!!
The first frog has been spotted at www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/amphibians/poisonfrogstrawbprintout.shtml
When this page opens, a frog appears. This frog makes his home in the rain
forest. So, it is only natural for him
to escape from the zoo and go home.
1. What
kind of frog is it?
2. What
is this frogs:
-
habitat
-
diet
-
protection from predators
You are now ready to go to www.wildlife-australia.com/frogs.htm Rain Forest Frogs
For this activity, you are to each pick one
frog. Write the name of your frog and
two interesting facts about the frog you chose. Also, write a sentence pertaining to your frog. Remember to use correct grammar and form.
The second type of frog as been spotted far from
the rain forest. This frog was last
seen at Farmer Bell’s Pond. To learn
about these frogs go to: www.wildkids.org.uk/pondlife/pond_creatures_facts.htm
Two amphibians are found at ponds like Farmer
Bell’s. These two amphibians are often
mistaken for being the same type of animal.
Questions:
**answers to these questions are found under the
heading named “Frogs”
1. What
are these two amphibians?
2. How are these two amphibians different? Can you tell them apart?
Great News Frog Finders! You are ahead of the game.
The next frogs are on their way to the next sighting place. If you can get there before they do, the
frogs are sure to be caught. Visit www.nashvillezoo.org/redeye.htm
to get there. The next sighting is at
the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. I know
this sounds crazy! After all, there are
no frogs at the zoo! You must be
saying. Well, guess what? There soon will be. A certain type of frog will be making his
appearance at the zoo very shortly. To
beat the frog at his own game, you have to work as a team to arrive at the zoo
before the frog does. You need to be
there waiting for him. A picture has
been provided for you. Answer the
following questions to guide you in your quest.
1. What
type of frog is this?
2. What
is his most distinguishing feature? (in other words, what do you notice first about him)
** answer is found in
article. Do not make your own guesses!!
3. Where
does this frog live? _____________
____________ _____________
4. What
kind of environment does this type of frog prefer?
5. What
do these frogs eat? (pick three answers)
6. What
part of this frog’s body helps him survive?
Why?
Congratulations!
Your hard work paid off. You
were able to reach the Nashville Zoo before the frog did. Thanks to you, the frogs are back safely
where they belong—safe from predators.
The zoo along with the millions of visitors thanks you for bringing
their most prized possessions and new exhibit to the zoo—the Feeling Froggy
Frog Farm.
Conclusion:
Now that you have completed your webquest, you are
to get the handout from the teacher. The
handout will be used to make a frog shaped book of the work you did on your
Froggy Happenings Around the World webquest.
You are to color the frog and cut it out and we will attach all of your
work. All the work you have done for
this webquest will be put in this book.
This includes the questions you answered, sentences that were written as
well as anything else you want to add.
Also, before you are finished you need to answer the Cooperation
Worksheet. These are question about how
well your group worked together. Ask
your teacher for the sheet. Until we
meet again Frog Finders!
Answer the following questions on a scale from one to five
with five being the highest and one being the lowest.
3. My group and I exchanged no
harsh words or name calling. 1 2
3 4 5
4. My group and I did the
project quietly and used our inside
1 2 3 4 5
voices.
5. My group and I did not bother
other groups while they were 1 2
3 4 5
working.
