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| Movies: Nature: Frogs: The Thin Green Line – A PBS film The Vanishing Frog – a Jeff Corwin documentaryWebsites: www.savethefrog.com Amphibian Watch — http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/learning/texas_nature_trackers/amphibian_watch/ There is also an Amphibian monitoring packet available through Texas Parks and Wildlife. It is a downloadable packet on their website. Download it here. |
MARCH 4, 2010 11:00am -12:00pm
Grades 4-12
Globally, there are more than 4200 species of frogs, with new species being discovered every year. The rapid decline or disappearance of numerous species of frogs has become a global crisis.
Frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and caecilians are going extinct. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) estimates that at least one-third of known amphibian species are threatened with extinction, a rate higher than that for any birds or mammals. Major threats to amphibians include habitat loss or degradation and the rapidly dispersing infectious disease chytridiomycosis. Managed populations of amphibians may become the only conservation hope for many species faced with extinction.
Join Adriana as we discuss the actions taken by scientists and conservation groups globally. Find out how your local Zoo or Aquarium is taking charge to help these endangered species.
Frogs in Crisis is a Statewide event from the Texas State Aquarium and is offered FREE to Edlink12 members. The session are now available in RENOVO. If you are interested, add your video conference unit at http://vcscheduler.esc12.net/VideoManager/.  REGISTRATION CLOSED
FYI – Student Count for registration is now a required field.
Questions? Â Contact Karen Hall, khall@esc12.net
