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ERIC Number: EJ649562
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-7685
The Case of the Missing Anurans. Frogs Vanishing from the Tropics, Missing Frogs, Disappearing Frogs: 200 Amphibian Species Face Extinction, Experts Conclude.
Murphy, Tony P.; Fortner, Rosanne W.
American Biology Teacher, v63 n9 p670-76 Nov-Dec 2001
Presents the study of declining Anuran populations as a mystery to be solved by teams of investigators. Student teams research assigned topics and develop scenarios to explain the declining populations. Provides background information on Anurans along with clue sheets. Describes possible extensions for the activity and provides the source for a more comprehensive educator guide. (DLH)
Descriptors: Animals, Environmental Influences, Habitats, Pollution, Science Activities, Secondary Education, Water Quality
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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