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Habitats are an important part of our ecosystem. They are a place where a population of organisms of the the same kind live and interact with the living and non-living world around them. The habitat is required to provide the needs of the organism; such as food, water, correct temperate control, oxygen and minerals. As teachers we can provide authentic learning experiences that promote students' awareness and understanding of the delicate balance between our greater ecosystem and smaller ecosystems and the natural and social relationships the habitats within. Frog habitats in the classroom is a fantastic example of authentic learning for all ages. By allowing students to create a habitat for frogs, they are not only given an opportunity to observe and record the metamorphasis of tadpole to frog, but they can reflect on how the environment may facilitate this transformation. Careful and stringent protocols regarding fingers in the habitat and handling of the frogs continue to facilitate the awareness and understanding of how delicate some ecosystems can be. Further activities students could undertake would be brainstorming what and how to feed the frogs, comparing the habitat and lifecycle of the frog to other organisms, art activities, quizzes, the possibilities are endless! Visits to your local zoo, wetlands or museum is also an ideal opportunity to enhance learning opportunities.