Decorate the frog with crayons or felt pens. Be sure to give the frog eyes. Practice jumping the frog. When all groups have completed this activity move the desks in the classroom so there is a large empty area or arrange to go to a large open space. Discuss with the class how to measure and estimate how far each frog will jump, eg.
Students record their estimations.
Jump the frogs and measure how far they go in one jump. Students provided with a series of statements which they will cut out and place in sequence - see Life Cycle of a Frog or Frog Life Cycle . OR Students cut up a web map on the life cycle of a frog and assemble as a timeline . Extension Activty Provide students with a selection of books or bookmarked sites of frog stories . Each student selects one story to read and write about the role of the frog in the story.