by Lisa Biehl, Saint Leo University
This WebQuest is a science lesson for 2nd grade students that explains the life cycle of a frog. The WebQuest can be modified for lower or higher grades. Students will view diagrams, pictures, complete activities, and watch a video that describes the stages of a frogs life. There are also other links and websites that students can visit to learn information on the life cycle of a frog as well as songs, poems, and other videos.
NGSSS Standards:
Science standards addressed:
SC.2.L.16.1 - Observe and describe major stages in the life cycles of plants and animals, including beans and butterflies.
SC.2.L.16.In.a - Observe and recognize the major stages in the life cycles of plants and animals. SC.2.L.16.Su.a. - Observe and recognize the sequence of stages in the life cycles of common animals.
Visual Art Standard addressed:
VA.2.S.2.2 - Follow sequential procedures focused on art production.
English/Language Arts standards addressed:
LA.2.4.2.3 - The student will write informational/expository paragraphs that contain a topic sentence, supporting details, and relevant information.
LACC.2.L.1.2 - Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Objectives:
Observe the changes that occur during the growth and development of frogs.
Sequence the stages of life for a frog.
This WebQuest is a science lesson for 2nd grade students that explains the life cycle of a frog. The WebQuest can be modified for lower or higher grades. Students will view diagrams, pictures, complete activities, and watch a video that describes the stages of a frogs life. There are also other links and websites that students can visit to learn information on the life cycle of a frog as well as songs, poems, and other videos.
NGSSS Standards:
Science standards addressed:
SC.2.L.16.1 - Observe and describe major stages in the life cycles of plants and animals, including beans and butterflies.
SC.2.L.16.In.a - Observe and recognize the major stages in the life cycles of plants and animals. SC.2.L.16.Su.a. - Observe and recognize the sequence of stages in the life cycles of common animals.
Visual Art Standard addressed:
VA.2.S.2.2 - Follow sequential procedures focused on art production.
English/Language Arts standards addressed:
LA.2.4.2.3 - The student will write informational/expository paragraphs that contain a topic sentence, supporting details, and relevant information.
LACC.2.L.1.2 - Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Objectives:
Observe the changes that occur during the growth and development of frogs.
Sequence the stages of life for a frog.