The students began their unit of study by posing questions they had about green tree frogs and determining which category of research question (experimental, observational, or research) they fell into. 

In order to answer their experimental questions, students worked collaboratively to design experiments and interpret data to determine what green tree frogs eat and whether green tree frogs go dark or light and wet or dry more (both habitat-related). Once they analyzed data from experiments, students graphed their results and turned to websites, digital books, videos, and articles to answer some of the observational and research questions they had at the beginning of the unit.

“Whether they were graphing the results of an experiment or researching facts about green tree frogs for their brochures, the second graders were excited to practice the skills that scientists use on a daily basis—while learning more about the American green tree frog,” said First Program Science Teacher Hope Donovan. 

To conclude their study of green tree frogs, the second graders created a museum brochure or a virtual museum exhibit to communicate their findings with the Dalton community.

Check out some of their *ribberting* frog projects by clicking here.

Story submitted by First Program Science Teachers Hope Donovan, Marta King, Fiona Gain, Jake Henin, and Erik Romano