Frog Life Cycle and Characteristics

Miss Gisa introduces the frog and its life cycle, explaining how frogs are amphibians living both on land and in water. The story 'From Tadpole to Frog' by Wendy Pfeffer is narrated, detailing the transformation from eggs to tadpoles and finally to adult frogs. Various frog species, including bullfrogs and leopard frogs, are discussed. The video concludes with a review of the frog life cycle and suggested activities for students to reinforce learning.

What type of animal is a frog?

• Bird

• Mammal

• Reptile

• Amphibian

Where do frogs hibernate during winter?

• In the soft mud at the pond's bottom

• Under rocks

• In trees

• In nests

What do tadpoles use to breathe underwater?

• Mouth

• Gills

• Lungs

• Skin

What happens to a tadpole's tail as it becomes a froglet?

• It shrinks

• It becomes a fin

• It changes color

• It grows longer

Which frog is the largest in the United States?

• Bullfrog

• Leopard Frog

• Pickerel Frog

• Wood Frog

What unique feature do pickerel frogs have?

• They have leopard-like spots

• They change color

• They can fly

• They release poison from their skin

Which frog is known for its loud, clear voice in spring?

• Gray Tree Frog

• Spring Peeper

• Bullfrog

• Wood Frog

What is the first stage in the frog's life cycle?

• Froglet

• Egg

• Adult Frog

• Tadpole

At what stage do frogs develop lungs?

• Egg

• Froglet

• Tadpole

• Adult Frog

What is the final stage of the frog's life cycle?

• Egg

• Tadpole

• Adult Frog

• Froglet