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Homepage >>Task >> Resources >> Teacher Information >> Contact Us = = =Task: Tales about Tadpoles = Over the next 15 days, we will be exploring the life cycle of frogs. In our classroom there will be tadpoles, to observe and watch grow. However this is not the only focus of this task. We will start by getting into groups of five; each person must choose one stage of the life cycle to research. During our time exploring the life cycle of a frog, we will set up our own group forums, which will allow for the groups to share information and experiences online together. Along with listening to books, watching videos about the life cycle and discussing any questions or opinions you have had in the classroom.

After you have been given some information, you will also be given the opportunity to visit the library to find more information on frogs, via websites books etcetera, write notes and then explore them in a brainstorm with your group members. Once your research and notes are complete, then you will start to create your PowerPoint where each student will take turns to input information and pictures onto their slide, this will continue from day 4-9. When you have finished your slide, a draft of a script must be written up and checked with your teacher before going ahead with your narration of the slide. Students that finish this aspect early will get the chance to play games and activities on the smart board and read stories.

When you have finished your portion of the PowerPoint, you will be given an activity to finish. Which is creating your own life cycle diagram on an A3 sheet of paper (This includes dot points about each cycle) Students will vote for the best one and the winner will get a prize.

Day 11-13 Will be spent writing a draft on an imaginative story on frogs, creating a good copy (whether it be hand-written or typed) and then presented as an oral presentation in front of the class (as a practice run, for parent day tomorrow)

Day 14: Is a day for having some culinary fun, making your own frog in the pond [] to share with your parents and review your success in making this recipe on the forum.

Day 15- This is parents day, where you can show your parent how much work you have done throughout the last few weeks. You will get to choose between two movies "The wind in the willows" and "The Princess and Frog".

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