Reptiles & Amphibians for Kids

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General Reptile & Amphibian Activities, Lesson Plans, and More

Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR) (Y,M,O)
“Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR), a not-for-profit organization established to advance research, conservation, and education concerning amphibians and reptiles, was founded in 1958. It is the largest international herpetological society, and is recognized worldwide for having the most diverse program of publications, meetings, and other activities.”

Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (Y,M,O)
This website's mission is to conserve amphibians, reptiles and their habitats as integral parts of our ecosystem and culture through proactive and coordinated public-private partnerships.

Frogs, Salamanders, and Caecilians (Y,M)
Pictures, anatomy, sounds, and more from BioKIDS, by the University of Michigan.

Kids Discover Unit: Amphibians (Y,M)
This free study unit from Kids Discover provides a basic overview of amphibians and their history and evolution.

Amphibians (Y,M)
An Amphibian informational page from Ducksters.com, a website devoted to provide a fun, educational, and safe web portal for education.

Reptiles (Y,M)
Great photos and facts about reptiles from National Geographic.

Reptiles (Y,M)
Fun facts and animal pages about chameleons, snakes, and turtles from Kid Zone, by DLTK’s Sites for Kids.

Smithsonian National Zoological Park Reptiles and Amphibians (Y,M,O)
Meet the reptiles and amphibians from the Smithsonian National Zoological Park.

Animal Diversity Web: Reptilia (Y,M,O)
Learn about the Class Reptilia from Animal Diversity Web by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.

Herp Care Collection (Y,M,O)
This website is owned and operated by Melissa Kaplan, the author of Reptiles for Dummies. It hosts tons of information on reptile and amphibian care, behavior, conservation, and more.

Reptiles (Y,M,O)
Find out everything there is to know about reptiles and stay updated on the latest reptile news with the comprehensive articles, interactive features and reptile pictures at LiveScience.com.

Herps of Wisconsin Amphibians and reptiles (Y,M,O)
Wisconsin is home to 19 species of amphibians (frogs and salamanders) and 37 reptiles (snakes, turtles and lizards). Of these, seven are listed as endangered, three are threatened and 19 are listed as special concern.

Dinosaurs

Here on Earth (T)
The purpose of Here on Earth "is to explain the Earth science of every region of the United States. We are beginning with coverage of the northeastern United States, focusing upon upstate New York and western Pennsylvania. This area, known as the “Inland Basin” for the shallow sea that once covered it, shares a geologic history that explains the rock layers and landforms we observe today. The Paleontological Research Institution, which brings you Earth@Home, is based in this region." The website also includes Earth Science and Ancient Life digital encyclopedias for reference, as well as a virtual collection of over 500 interactive 3D models of fossil specimens from their collections and museum exhibits.

Dinosaurs Mini Unit (Y,T)
A mini-unit on dinosaurs from Leanne M. Burrow. Includes a 12-page workbook that has informational pages, project ideas, activities, and more. For grades K-2.

PaleontOlogy: The Big Dig (Y,M)
Learn about dinosaurs, meet paleontologists, and more with these activities, videos, and games from Ology - American Museum of Natural History.

Dinosaur Directory & Information (Y,M,O)
Have a kid that is dino-crazy? This site from the Natural History Museum in London is an online guide to 311 of the most well-described dinosaurs listed by timeline, country, or body shape. Contains evolutionary content.

Zoom Dinosaurs (Y,M)
Dinosaur and fossil fact pages, crafts, worksheets, activities, and more from Enchanted Learning.

When Giants Roamed the Earth: Dynamic Dinosaur Pictures (M,O)
A review of Steve Brusatte’s book, The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, from America Media. Steve Brusatte is a paleontologist at the University of Edinburgh who makes the case on why dinosaurs should be part of religious worldviews.

Dinosaurs and Paleontology: A Resource Guide (Y,M,O,T)
A big list of governmental and non-governmental online resources for learning about dinosaurs and paleontology. From the Library of Congress.

Mission to the Mesozoic (Y,M,O)
Mission to the Mesozoic is a game by the Field Museum where the player acts as a photographer with the ability to travel time and study the flora and fauna from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods.

DinosaurPictures.org (Y,M,O)
DinosaurPictures.org has a massive searchable online database of 1,000+ dinosaur illustrations and drawings. You can search by name, region, or time period.

Frogs

Save the Frogs Lessons (Y,M,O,T)
Save the Frogs has “hundreds of lessons on amphibian conservation, natural history and ecology, created by Dr. Kerry Kriger and amphibian biologists from around the world.”

Crayola: Tadpole to Frog Activity (Y)
Mold each stage of the frog life cycle with clay.

Metamorphisis Video (Y,T)
This video segment from PBS explores the developmental process called metamorphosis, in which an animal's body changes form dramatically on its way to becoming an adult. Features frogs and butterflies. Approximately 5 minutes long.

Frog vs. Toad Venn Diagram Printable (Y,M)
From Enchanted Learning

Frog Activities and Printables (Y)
A large selection of printable worksheets, puzzles, and coloring pages from Kidzone, by DLTK’s Sites for Kids.

All About Frogs (Y,M,O,T)
Large site dedicated to frogs; includes everything from frogs as pets to frog jokes to a weird facts about frogs.

Fresh Water Turtles & Tortoises

Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Conservation Fund (M,O)
The Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Conservation Fund from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a large informational page on tortoises and freshwater turtles where you can learn about the difference between the two, habitats, conservation, and more.

Turtle Survival Alliance (Y,M,O,T)
The Turtle Survival Alliance is dedicated to tortoise and freshwater turtle conservation and protection worldwide. The site hosts a large number of species profiles, where you can learn about turtles and tortoises from around the world.

Turtle Conservancy (Y,M,O,T)
The Turtle Conservancy is dedicated to protecting threatened turtles and tortoises and their habitats worldwide.

Evolution and the Galápagos Tortoise (Y,M,O,T)
These lesson plans from the California Academy of Sciences has students learn about Galápagos tortoise species and study their various morphology. For grades 6-9.

Discovering Galapagos Teacher Resource Links (Y,M,O,T)
Discovering Galapagos has a large collection of educational resources, including activities, teacher guides, and an interactive map. Topics covered include Galapagos tortoise species, migration, tracking, and more.

Sea Turtles

Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle (Y,M,O,T)
Despite an overall declining trend globally, green turtle population growth rates are variable among nesting populations and regions. The Hawaiian green turtle population is actually increasing in abundance and has increased 53% over the last 25 years. Low levels of green turtle nesting also occur in Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and other U.S. island territories. Information on population trends for green turtles in the region other than the Hawaiian stock is limited.

Baby Honu (Pacific Green Sea Turtle) Origami (Y,M,O,T)
Sea Turtle Origami project from tammyyee.com.

Marine Turtles (Y,M,O,T)
Office of Protected Resources (OPR) is a headquarters program office of NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries Service, or NMFS), under the U.S. Department of Commerce, with responsibility for protecting marine mammals and endangered marine life.

Species Fact Sheet : Green Sea Turtle (Y,M,O,T)
Learn about green sea turtle appearance and habitat from the Sea Turtle Conservancy.

Sea Turtle Program (Y,M,O,T)
Learn about sea turtle species and conservation programs from NOAA Fisheries Service - Protected Resources Division.

Florida Sea Grant : Sea Turtle Lesson Plans (M,T)
A collection of 10 lessons from Florida Sea Grant that reviews sea turtle biology, habitat, threats, and conservation. For grade 5.

WIDECAST (Y,M,O,T)
The Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network has a variety of educator resources, including species identification guides, a photo gallery, publications, and more.

See Turtles: Sea Turtle Lesson Plans (Y,M,O,T)
A collection of K-12 lessons, puzzles, videos, and other resources that will introduce students to sea turtles. From SeeTurtles.org.

NOAA: Sea Turtle Lessons & Activities (Y,M,O,T)
The NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries website offers lessons, coloring pages, informational documents, activities, and more for learning about sea turtles and sea turtle conservation.

WWF: Teaching Tools about Sea Turtles and Oceans (Y,T)
The World Wildlife Fund has a variety of educator resources for teaching about sea turtles, including a teacher’s guide, presentations, STEM activities, printables, and more. For grades 3-5.

Snakes

North American Snakes: U.S Interactive Map (M,O)
This interactive map from Cobras.org provides “detailed information on how many and which Snake species live in each and every State in the U.S.”

Snake Activities and Printables (Y)
A large selection of printable worksheets, puzzles, and coloring pages from Kidzone, by DLTK’s Sites for Kids.

Snake Lesson Plans (M,O,T)
Learn about snake classification and locomotion in these lessons from MyFreshPlans.com.

Save the Snakes: Snake Lessons (Y,M,O,T)
How to prevent snakebites, identify snakes, and coexist with them – lessons from Save the Snakes, a worldwide snake conservation group.

Advocates for Snake Preservation (Y,M,O,T)
Advocates for Snake Preservation has a large amount of educational resources for learning about snakes, including stories, fact sheets, presentations, and more.