From Tadpoles to Frogs

What causes a frog to appear to have more than one life?

• The change in habitat

• The change in name

• The change in the food supply

• The change in physical features

At what life cycle stage does this amphibian lose its gills and tails?

• egg

• frog

• froglet

• tadpole

Why are pieces of driftwood or rocks needed in the habitat?

• To allow the froglets to breathe air

• To build a feeding area for the froglets

• To provide a hiding place for fhe froglets

• To create a natural habitat for the froglets

Read the sentence from the passage.

The purpose of this investigation is to observe the life cycle of frogs.

What does the word investigation mean as it is used in this sentence?

• A cycle of changes

• A study to gain information

• A search for new animal life

• A presentation of scientific data

Which sentence best tells the main idea of the passage?

• "Amphibians include frogs, toads, and salamanders."

• "Purchase eggs from a science supply company or pet store."

• "Return adult frogs to their natural habitats."

• "The frog's life cycle shows how frogs change. "

What is the purpose of the Observation Chart?

• To record the appearance of frogs

• To show how feeding frogs affect their growth

• To display data gathered during the investigation

• To illustrate the most important steps of the investigation

What text feature did the author use to organize the investigation?

• labels

• headings

• bulleted lists

• underlined words

How does the illustration support the investigation?

• The illustration shows how to construct the habitat for the investigation

• The illustration shows the kind of aquarium to use for the habitat

• The illustration shows the amount of water needed for the habitat

• The illustration shows how to prepare the water for the eggs.

What conclusion can be drawn about the author's use of first/second/third in a sequence in the investigation?

• It explains the effect of the frog habitat

• It explains the two lives of amphibians

• It explains the steps of a successful investigation

• It explains the likenesses and differences between tadpoles and frogs.

Using details in the passage and the observation chart, when does a frog breathe air with only its lungs?

• Week 6

• Week 9

• Week 10

• Week 15