Amphibian Skin

In this activity, the student will use a model to learn how the unique adaptations of amphibians allow for water to permeate through their skin and how that impacts their survival. This activity is available in both English and Spanish.

By completing this lesson, your students will be able to:

  • Create a model of amphibian skin using eggs.
  • Record observations in a notebook or journal.
  • Explain how the skin of an amphibian makes it highly susceptible to pollution and toxins in water.

More About this Activity

Wildlife Science @ Home is a collection of wildlife-related science experiments that can be carried out at home (or anywhere) using common household materials. The activities are appropriate for students of all ages. They address Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts that can be applied across all grade levels. However, content for individual activities will better address standards at specific grade levels. These activities are available in both English and Spanish.

In this activity, the student will use a model to learn how the unique adaptations of amphibians allow for water to permeate through their skin. The student will evaluate the benefits and problems that this adaptation provides to the animals and how it might explain some of the amphibian population decline we are witnessing around the world.

Authors

  • Eric Proctor, Wildlife Education Coordinator,
    Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD)

Standards Correlation

This lesson has been correlated to the following Arizona Department of Education academic standards:

  • Kindergarten
    Science

    1. K.L1U1.6
    2. K.L1.U1.7
  • 1st Grade
    Science

    1. 1.L4U3.11
  • 3rd Grade
    Science

    1. 3.L1U1.5
  • 4th Grade
    Science

    1. 4.L4U1.11
  • 5th Grade
    Science

    1. 5.L4U3.11
  • 6th Grade
    Science

    1. 6.L2U3.11
  • High School
    Science

    1. HS.L2U3.18
    2. HS+B.L4U1.2

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