Students visit the frog pond with STEM journals and observe the environment. They look for frogs around the pond. They also look closely at the color of the water and the plants growing nearby. Second grade students recorded their learning about frog habitats in their STEM journals by taking notes and drawing pictures. They wrote simple sentences about where frogs live, such as ponds, wetlands, and areas with lots of plants and water. The students also drew detailed pictures of frog habitats, including lily pads, tall grasses, insects, and frogs resting near the water. As they worked, they practiced observing, writing, and illustrating what they had learned. Using their STEM journals helped the students organize their ideas and show their understanding of how frog habitats support the needs of frogs.
By recording what they saw and asking questions about the frogs and their habitat, the students acted like real scientists studying the pond just outside our school!
Second grade students listened to recordings of frog calls from Georgia to learn about frogs that live in their state. As they heard the different croaks, chirps, and trills, the students tried to match each sound to a specific frog species. They learned that frogs use their calls to communicate and attract mates, and that each type of frog has a unique sound. By listening carefully, the students discovered how scientists identify frogs in the wild. This activity helped them better understand the variety of native frogs in Georgia and how important their sounds are in nature.
