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elementary school teacher thinking of getting "planet frog" tadpole/leopard frog kit... need info....

alieliza Jan 11, 2005 04:26 PM

Hello,
I am an elementary school teacher, and have been thinking of doing a unit with my children on frogs.
I am an experienced reptile keeper, but have never kept amphibians.
I have been researching the care of both african clawed frogs, and leopard frogs (which I believe are also classified as toads, which is why I am posting here...). Leopard frogs seem to be the easier to care for of the two.
I was looking at the "planet frog" kit. It can be seen by using this link: h t t p : / / w w w 2 . t o w e r h o b b i e s . c o m / c g i - b i n / w t i 0 0 0 1 p ? & I = L X B Z E 1 & P = F R

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If anyone has any advice, please let me know!!!
I understand that for one reason or another, the use of this kind of "kit" may be frowned upon. Please consider, though, that this this kind of thing is going to interest, motivate, and stimulate the children.

All responses are appreciated!

Replies (2)

KPerry1279 Jan 12, 2005 01:00 PM

Personally as an ex preschool teacher I think it is a great idea. My question to you would be what will you do with them after your lesson is over? I am not sure about keeping them long term in that little environment. I did add that website to my favorite places to pass on to all my teacher friends.

herpsplendor Jan 20, 2005 03:47 PM

Are you mainly interested in exhibiting amphibian metamorphosis?

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