Rainforest Frogs

Grades K-2: Individualized one-time virtual program

Overview

Get to know our small, hoppy friends that call the Rainforest home. Together we will explore some differences between frogs and toads and think about how camouflage or bright colored skin can help these animals survive in their habitat.

Schedule: January - March

Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Times: 10:00am, 11:00am, and 1:00pm

What is a interactive one-time virtual program?

Each program is 30-minutes long and taught by a professional educator who converses directly with your students via webcam and microphone. Students will also interact with educators through polls, chat box, and hands-on activities, as age appropriate. Teachers receive a private link ahead of time to share with their students. Generally we use Zoom with classes, but we may be open to other videoconferencing platforms.

Extension activities for students

Teachers can find optional extension activities that are designed to be self-directed by the students or class group work, and may be built upon by the teacher if they desire. Activities range from 5-30 minutes long. Students | Estudiantes

NGSS connections

This unit supports the following standards:

Crosscutting Concepts

  • Structure and Function

Related Performance Expectation

  • K-LS1-1 Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

  • 2-LS4-1: Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.

Connection & technology information

Teachers who apply will receive an email with specific instructions on how to connect with Academy educators on the day of your program. Individualized virtual programs will not be recorded to protect student privacy. If you have questions or need us to resend the email listing your private URL, contact us at therockprogram@calacademy.org

The Rock Fund Program is open to all K - 5 classes from San Francisco schools, whether public, private or parochial. Interested in a different option for your class this year, instead? Visit the Rock Fund Program website.