Toad Abode: Creating a Home for a Backyard Toad

Submitted by smileadmin on Tue, 11/16/2010 - 07:39

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  • Association of Zoos and Aquariums
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Description

In this activity about backyard habitats learners create a safe and toad-friendly environment near their own home. Since frogs and toads are too sensitive to touch, observing them in this make-shift home is a great idea for families. Have fun and be creative by using rocks and twigs to surround the abode; every toad needs a good home!

Quick Guide

  • Preparation Time: 30 to 45 minutes
  • Learning Time: 10 to 30 minutes
  • Estimated materials cost: $1 - $5 per student
  • Age Range: Ages 6 - 11
  • Resource Type: Activity
  • Language: English

Materials List (per student)

  • One clay pot
  • paint or paint pens (bolder colors work better).
Subjects

Informal Categories

  • Animals
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Nature and Environment

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Diversity of Life
      • Animals
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Learning styles supported

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities
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All Rights Reserved, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, ©2009

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barvelou
This is a really fun project.
Submitted by barvelou on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 22:59.
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This is a really fun project. A toad needs a good home too, I'll be sure to construct one soon for our toads in the backyard.