for grade: 2i 3 i 4
World of Frogs
Discover the hidden World of Frogs! Students learn about frog characteristics, adaptations, life cycle, habitat, and conservation while getting a close-up view of live frogs and tadpoles from our animal collection. The presentation is followed by a jumping activity that compares the students to frogs!
Concepts presented in this program include:
Specialized adaptations
Life cycles
Habitats and niche
Conservation
Sound ID of local frogs
Comparison of frogs and toads
field trip only (no in-school option)
Program Length: 90 minutes
45 minute presentation
30 minute forest trail walk
15 minutes free exploration
Gift shop available upon request
Picnic area available upon request
Program Cost:
$200 for up to 25 students
Staff is free
Location: Wildlife Education Center
(25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson NY, 12520)
Please Note: The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum and its professional staff are fully licensed by state and federal agencies to maintain a collection of live native animal species for the purpose of education. For the health and well-being of our animals, our permits require that we have a NO TOUCH policy. Children will not be permitted to touch or pet any of our living collection.
Choice of animals is at the discretion of the museum staff, based on availability.