Tadpole and Frog life cycle

The Life Cycle of the FrogMarieAlexa Giliberto2nd Grade

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Rational for Technology IntegrationTechnology plays a huge role in the classroom. Therefore by correctly using technology this benefits teachers and students. Technology is used to help students throughout the day. Technology can be used for studying, learning new techniques and providing assistance for those who are not understanding the lesson. The lifecycle of a frog comes alive throughout the use of technology, with videos podcasts, interactive websites and games. All of this will be explored throughout this presentation of the life cycle of a frog.

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Internet Content All of the websites used for this PowerPoint are safe as well as reliable. The information used in this PowerPoint is used to educate children on the life cycle of a frog. All of the links and notes are helpful for a teacher to teach students more about frogs and this topic in their classrooms. Each image also contains a link in the note section.

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Blog Suzies shares her blog about the life cycle of a frog through different activities , ideas and pictures. Since this lesson is taught to second graders the teacher will post this blog on the smart board and walk through everything with the class. Suzies blog includes books that she uses, posters lap book, Preschool Activities and a link to her pinterest account that shares much more.

Check out Suzie's Blog

Blog Source: http://suzieshomeeducationideas.blogspot.com/2013/06/life-cycle-of-frog.html Picture: http://suzieshomeeducationideas.blogspot.com/2013/06/life-cycle-of-frog.html

Teachers can use Suzies ideas and resources in this blog in their classrooms when creating and teaching the life cycle of frogs. Teachers can use these activities throughout the unit because Suzies list a bunch of different ways. 4

Podcast Nigel Brown's Podcast goes into detail about everything about frogs. He shares amazing information about different types of frogs as well as their lives. Students can use this podcast to learn more information and expand their thoughts about frogs and how they live.

Podcast Source: http://fairacrepress.co.uk/podcast-on-frogs/

Listening to a podcast can be extremely helpful for someone who is an auditory learner. Listening to a podcast is a great tool to use in the classroom for all students. Nigel Browns podcast goes above and beyond with the amount of information he shares. 5

Instructional Video Before asking students to understand and learn about the life cycle of a frog, one should show a video to start to get the excited and learn some background information about the topic. This video is a great start up tool to begin the unit of learning about the life cycle of a frog. This link below will bring you to the video. Life Cycle of the Frog Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcANsS822_Y

This video explains everything one should know about the life cycle of a frog. Although a teacher should use it as a start up tool to beginning teaching her lesson about frogs. Students are going to be required to know the cycle and be able to understand what happened in each cycle. This video is also a source that they can return to if they need any help. 6

Internet Resources 1.KidsZone - Is a website that presents information about the life cycle of frogs as well as visual photos and fun facts. 2. Kiddyhouse-Is a website that provides background information, an informative video as well as fun worksheet for students to do and practice the life cycle of a frog. 3.Frogs and Friends This website is interactive and visual for students to learn more facts about the life cycle of the frog as well as fun facts about frogs.

To have access to these links just link the blue label!

http://www.kidzone.ws/lw/frogs/facts3.htm http://www.kiddyhouse.com/Themes/frogs/lifecycle.html http://www.frogs-friends.org/en/fascinating-frogs/webdoc

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Kidspiration/ Inspiration

This life cycle diagram was created on kidspiration/Inspiration. Students would be able to complete this towards the end of the unit to see if that understand the different stages of the life cycle of a frog. All students will be provided with a laptop or IPAD and this website allows the students to select the picture and drag it to each step in the lifecycle. After they match the photo they are able to then move to the writing portion, where they are matching words with the photo. Students are able to picture the stage and also understand which word matches with each photo. During this time I would walk around the classroom and evaluate how well my students are doing and how they are completing this diagram. If a student is struggling I would like to see where they need help and then review the life cycle of a frog. 8

Teaching Materials The From Tadpole to Frog, is a book that is kid friendly that students can share and read if they want to find out more information about the process of the life cycle of a frog.

Source: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/183476.From_Tadpole_to_Frog9

Teaching Material To get students involved with know the terms of the life cycle of the frog, this word search is a great way to do so. It helps students find the terms as well as know the definitions.

Source and Pictures: http://bogglesworldesl.com/froglifecycle.htm 10

Theres An App For That This is a fun way at the end of the unit to get students involved and play an active game of the stages of life cycle of a frog. They are able to practice and learn at the same time.

Source and picture: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/scienceforkids/life_cycle/frog_lifecycle.htm

Before letting students play and get involved with this active game about the life cycle of frogs. A teacher must go through a lesson explaining the process. This game is to help them practice the stages. 11

Theres An App For That A Life Cycle is an app that allows students to practice and understand the life cycle of a frog. On this app is also provides life cycle of other animals and fun tips.

Source and picture: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/a-life-cycle-app/id394578286?mt=8

This is a great app to use for students who have trouble focusing. By giving them an IPAD and assistive technology they may be able to focus better and understand. There are great visuals to help as well. 12

Subject Specific Website Science Net Links (Double click to get access to this website) Context Motivation Development Worksheets Quiz/ Assessment Activities

This websites lays out a lesson plan about the life cycle of a frog with the listed sections to the left. Students are able to explore and understand the stages of life of a frog throughout this lesson. There are different activities a teacher can use to develop this topic more.

Source: http://sciencenetlinks.com/lessons/case-vanishing-golden-frogs/

This website is extremely useful for a teacher to use because it breaks down into section. A teacher can then choose what they want to focus on for a full day or a half of a day. They provide everything a teacher would need to know plus more. I really like the organization of this site and the resources will help me when I become a future teacher! 13

Uses of the Internet

Identify Frog Life Cycle Stages In this activities a student is able to practice labeling the different stages of the life cycle of the frog. They are able to practice and learn what they got wrong as well as learn more about frogs. Doing an activities like this as independent practice can help students learn what parts they know and still need help with.

Source and picture: http://www.softschools.com/science/frog/life_cycle.jsp

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Uses of the Internet Frog Life Cycle is a short and simple lesson and game to help all children learn about frogs. They will be able to learn the different stages and play through animated frogs. It has different stages were students play the frogs!

Source and Picture: https://www.turtlediary.com/game/frog-life-cycle.html

Make sure to share this link with your class! It is a great way to learn and play with frogs. 15

Web 2.0 NoteMesh: Users can post their lectures and contribute to other lectures that are posted. Wants classmates to get collaborate and work together in this note taking process. This is great for all students who take notes and might miss something during class they can collaborate with others and have more notes than ever before.

Link: http://oedb.org/ilibrarian/101-web-20-teaching-tools/

Picture link: http://teachingcollegemath.com/category/classroom-life/page/2/ 16

Web 2.0 TwiddlaThis is a great way for students and educators to connect. Web-conferencing capabilities teachers are able to brainstorm and share ideas with each other. This is a great tool for teachers because they are able to help each other with lessons. By reaching out and helping you might find that you are helping your own class

Link: http://oedb.org/ilibrarian/101-web-20-teaching-tools/

Picture link: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gH_cXINJy6k/TpOZfU2f9zI/AAAAAAAAAAc/xYIiDRdwKWc/s1600/SS+2+twiddla.png

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Slideshare This powerpoint can be viewed by slideshare, which is also another great educational tool that can be used in the classroom.

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