First, let's find out what you already know about frogs.  Print out one KWL Chart for the group.  Work together to brainstorm what you already know about frogs, and what you might like to learn about them.

   Next, let's meet Frederick.  He will help you begin your investigations.  Go to the Something Froggy website and read about Frederick, then print out the Frog Information Sheet and answer the questions.  Each person in the group will need to complete their own information sheet.

  What's the Difference? Between frogs and toads that is.  Read this web page to find out the differences between frogs and toads.  Then work together with your team to complete the VENN Diagram.  Each person in the group will need to complete their own paper.  Finally, work together to complete the Frogs and Toads Fact and Opinion page.  Put everyone's name on the paper and turn in one paper for the group.

    Watch Me Grow!  We will be growing our own tadpoles in the classroom.  You will complete a journal entry daily noting your observations about how the life cycle is progressing.  So you will know what to expect, you will do a little research about the life cycle of the frog.

Read the information at the following sites:

           Life Cycle           Diagram of Life Cycle          Enchanted Learning          Encarta

Life Cycle of a Frog          Another Diagram          Life Cycle of a Frog or Toad

Get a poster paper from your teacher.  As a group design a poster that depicts the life cycle of the frog.  Use the information from the websites above and/or any others that you find.  You may want to sketch it out on paper before doing the final draft on the poster paper.  Include all the stages, and label and describe them.  Your poster should be colored and reflect your very best work.  Make sure that everyone in the group contributes an equal part to the poster.  Everyone in the group should write their name on the back of the poster.

    I'm Hungry!  But what do frogs eat?  Next do some research to find out what exactly frogs eat, and how they get their food.

What Do Frogs Eat?          Frequently Asked Questions          The Frog's Diet

More Info          Frequently-Asked Frog Questions

Get Construction paper from your teacher.  As a group design a menu for a restaurant that caters to FROGS.  Use the information from the websites above and/or any others that you find.  You may want to sketch it out on paper before doing the final draft on the construction paper.   Your menu should be colored and illustrated and reflect your very best work.  Make sure that everyone in the group contributes an equal part to the project.  Everyone in the group should write their name on the back of the menu.  Don't forget to think of a name for your restaurant!

    Can't Catch Me! - How do frogs protect themselves?

Protection          Enemies          Ranger Rick          ThinkQuest

After you have reviewed the above web pages, print out and complete the "Can't Catch Me!" handout.  You may work together as a group to complete the assignment, but each person in the group will need to complete their own paper.                                     

Can't Catch Me!

   Frog Find It! Quiz

Go to the Little Explorers Picture Dictionary to find the answers for the Frog Find It! Quiz.  Print one copy of the quiz for each person in your group.  You may work together as a group to complete the assignment, but each person in the group will need to complete their own paper.

    Show What You Know!

Write a  well-constructed paragraph or two explaining what you have learned about frogs in this WebQuest.  Paragraphs should have a topic sentence, supporting details and a concluding or wrap-up sentence.  Use the 4-Square planner provided below, or your own graphic organizer to plan your paragraph.  Paragraphs will be graded using a 6 Trait writing rubric, and will be scored for Ideas and Content, Organization, and Conventions.

    Frog Fables and Stories

Spend some time reading through the stories at the links below, and through the basket of FROG books in the classroom.  You can also check out frog stories from the school or public library.  Then, as a group, choose one story to act out for the class.  Your project is to decide the best way to present the story to the class.  All group members must have a part.  Costumes and props are encouraged, but should be simple and made from things found in the classroom and at home.  Be creative!

Frog Fables and Parables

Froggie Tales from Captain Frog

Frog Stories For Kids

Leap! Frog: Frog Stories

The Frog Prince

Frog Kings

    On Your Own! 

For your final froggy project, you are going to write and illustrate your own frog story.  The main character in your story must be a frog of some kind, and while the story will be fiction, you should include elements in your story that show what you have learned about frogs: their life cycle, where they live, what they eat, and how they protect themselves.  You will use the writing process to compose, revise, edit, illustrate, and publish your story.  Stories will be graded using a 6 Trait rubric, and will be scored on all traits.  Have fun!