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Learning About Frogs

Frog DVDThe Learning About Frogs courses are designed to teach middle school and high school students about the biology, physiological adaptations, anatomy, evolution, and ecology of frog and toad species in the United States.

The free courses, featured on the AALAS Learning Library, include a variety of interactive exercises on topics ranging from frog anatomy to frog habitats.

Both courses, Learning about Frogs: Introduction and Learning about Frogs: Advanced, feature online exams, information about careers in biomedical research, and links to additional frog-related resources.

View our School Resources Library to explore the Learning About Frogs courses and other age-appropriate courses for middle school and high school students.

Frog DVD Supplemental Files

The materials below supplement the Frogs: A Comprehensive Course for High School Students DVD, available free from the AALAS Bookstore. All files PDF format.




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