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The Life Cycle of a Frog. 1 st Grade Jeannette Rendon. Stages of a Frog’s Life. Egg - Tiny frog eggs are laid in masses in the water by a female frog. The eggs hatch into tadpoles.
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The Life Cycle of a Frog 1st Grade Jeannette Rendon
Stages of a Frog’s Life Egg- Tiny frog eggs are laid in masses in the water by a female frog. The eggs hatch into tadpoles. Tadpole- This stage hatches from the egg. The tadpole spends its time swimming in the water, eating and growing. Tadpoles breathe using gills and have a tail. Tadpole with legs- In this stage the tadpole sprouts legs (and then arms), has a longer body, and has a more distinct head. It still breathes using gills and has a tail. Froglet- In this stage, the almost mature frog breathes with lungs and still has some of its tail. Adult-The adult frog breathes with lungs and has no tail
Can You Label The Stages of The Frog’s Life Cycle??? EEE Eggs Tadpole Adult frog Tadpole with legs Froglet
A Frog’s Habitat • Frogs live near ponds because they lay their eggs in ponds. • When the tadpoles hatch they cling on to the pond weed. • The foliage round the pond provides shelter and protection from predators and keeps the air moist. • The moist air round the pond stops the frog's skin from drying out.
What does a Frog Need to Grow and Survive?? • The frog has lungs for fast breathing. • Frogs have strong back legs for leaping and swimming. • The frog has moist skin to allow oxygen to pass through. • The area round the pond provides plenty of slugs, flies and other insects for the frog to eat. • The frog has a sticky tongue and a wide mouth, so it can catch insects.
What is Metamorphosis? • Metamorphosis
Pop Quiz! • What is the first stage of a frog’s life cycle? • This stage hatches from the egg and it spends its time swimming in the water, eating and growing, breathing using gills and has a tail. Eggs • Where do frogs live? Ponds Tadpole • What is metamorphosis? • What do frogs eat? Metamorphosis is the change of shape during an animal’s life. Insects
References • http://www.kidzone.ws/lw/frogs/facts3.htm • http://www.answersingenesis.org/home/area/magazines/images/v22frogR.jpg • http://www.tooter4kids.com/Frogs/life_cycle_of_frogs.htm