Although every student must take some science courses to graduate, understanding the process of science is important, and some students never seem to really grasp science. The National Science Education Standards stress process as a major component in science instruction. The standards state that scientific inquiry is basic to science education and that students at all grade levels should learn scientific inquiry by asking questions, planning, and conducting investigations. This article describes the use of amphibians and reptiles as excellent opportunities for students to learn the scientific process. Two activities and procedures (tongue-flicking and ectothermic/basking observations), along with questions and group activities, are described. These activities demonstrate that students who participate in the process of science develop better understanding and appreciation of scientific concepts, improved attitudes toward science, and the skills necessary for inquiry about the natural world.