Tag: frog
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Bullfrog Dissection for AP Biology Students
Dissections have long been a cornerstone of biology education because they provide students with a unique opportunity to explore the structure and function of living organisms in a hands-on way. While diagrams and models are valuable learning tools, nothing compares to observing actual organs, tissues, and body systems as they are arranged within an organism.…
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Teaching Evolution: The Case of the Fanged Frog
Helping students understand evolution, gene flow, and speciation can be challenging because these processes often occur over long periods of time and involve complex genetic evidence. One effective way to make these concepts more engaging is to use real scientific research simplified for classroom use. The Fanged Frog Genomics Study activity introduces students to modern…
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Lab – Comparing Human and Frog Blood Cells
In this hands-on microscopy lab, students investigate how blood cell structure varies across species by comparing human blood and frog blood. Using prepared blood slides, students observe red blood cells under the microscope. They document key differences in size, shape, and internal structures. Human red blood cells are small, circular, and lack a nucleus, an…
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My Coloring Book – Animals of North America
A coloring book showcasing the animals of North America. Shows a variety of animals in their natural habitats!
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Frog Dissection – Virtual for Remote Learners
Students usually end the comparative anatomy unit with a dissection of a frog specimen. Though some schools have decided to opt out of this project, it remains one of the most remembered activities of the school year. I can understand why this project may seem like a relic, but it is still in our curriculum.…
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Frog Anatomy Label
This worksheet is a supplement to the frog dissection activity where students examine a preserved specimen. The main structures of the abdominal cavity are shown on this image and students practice identifying them using the included word bank. ( The worksheet could be modified to not include it should students need a greater challenge. )…
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Frog Anatomy Label
This worksheet is intended to help students review the anatomy of the frog after they have completed the dissection of the frog. Images show the internal anatomy of the frog with blanks for students to fill in the names of structures, like the liver, intestine, lungs, spleen, and heart. Guide also compares the male and…
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Frog Anatomy Coloring Worksheet
This simple worksheet can supplement a lab or dissection of the frog. Each of the numbers on the frog image corresponds with a text description of the structure and instructions on how to color it. There are a few questions at the end, mainly matching the structure to it’s function, but overall this activity is…
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Case Study – Are Invading Bullfrogs Harmful?
Students follow a story about an ecologist and a student who are studying the population size of bullfrogs in California. These amphibians are considered an invasive species in that area and have been causing the decline of native species. Students learn concepts related to community interactions and learn one species can cause the decline…