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Lesson 4: Life cycle of an amphibian

Exploring the life cycles of different amphibians and using data to draw conclusions.
A Red eyed tree frog sitting on a green leaf

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Arrange the class into the same groups from the asexual reproduction cutting activity in Lesson 1. Provide each group with a 30 cm ruler, the tablet they used to photograph their cutting and the Activity: Stem cutting data table (one each) (see Lesson 1: Life cycles and reproduction in plants). Instruct the group to collect their plant cutting, photograph it and measure any plant root growth with the ruler. Remind them to record the root growth in week three of the data table.

Ask the groups to discuss the following questions and take feedback:

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