Today we really messed with the crabs messed with the frogs but it was fun watching the frogs swim and the crabs go around burring them selves

SR#17 am class

Three Finger Frogs!

Today we saw that the frogs have been shedding skin at all groups we have seen the frogs are very playful. They can hold there breath like for 10 to 15 minutes.We even saw the frogs have three toes.




Regards,
mm #9am

How we clean our frog tanks/frog names.

First,students empty the tanks. Next,when there is only rocks left, we wash the rocks. Then, we have to catch the frogs so we can put them in clean water. We all said,"it was so fun". Our frogs names are Bob,MoMo,Maine, Hunter,Jessy,and Roger. Today we got more frogs.It was so exciting.

From:LN#12am

Lunch Time!!!!!

Welcome back to Brookins Bait and Tackle.Today we got to clean out the frog tank.First, we got a net and scooped up the little frogs and put them in a bucket with fresh water.Next,we dumped the old water out.Then,we put a little bit of water in the tank and cleaned the rocks.When we when we dumped that water out we put the frogs back back in the tank and got magnafyin-glasses and observed them.Stay tuned.

mh.6.am

skin eating frogs

Today we learned the frogs eat there own skin after they shed it. We also learnd that they mostly move when when you are being still and quiet. thats the daily report from MM#AM

Day good!

HK7AM said,We got out our KWL chart and we are learning about the and I learned that most frogs are tropical! The pipid are totally aquatic, they have no tongue, and they can't move their eyelids.  The have two ways of breathing. And did I tell you lefty died.


HK7AM

Today at KS#18AM told me that his group discussed frogs and learned about pleads about them.  Then we talked about asking questions about frogs.  He also said that they learned a  .lot about frogs like the most important part was the body of the frog and how it develops lungs.


At my group we took off the lid and fed the frogs. The frogs started eating; they also came up for air and we put the lid back on when the frog was getting air.


At KB#1Am's group they were observing the frogs for our Five Observations.  Most frogs are tropical.  They live in water and are transparent. They shed their skin; they are very small, and they don't blink. They also don't have tongues.


At DG#4AM said ''They are very shy but I think when every thing's quiet they move around. They are very shy and fragile so they wiggle more when it's quiet.

''They are very shy and fragile if you get or have and be careful.''
SR#17AM

PM Class: Feelin' Kinda Crabby

No, not really. We did, however put together the crab habitats this afternoon. After watching a short video clip about Fiddler Crabs, where they live, how they eat, and live in colonies, we were able to replicate that somewhat inside our classroom. . We also noticed from the video clip that the Fiddler Crabs have a colossal  claw and a normal size claw.  The crabs also eat MUD! (NASTY!!)We were very surprised at that. We can't wait to get our crabs in!

Frogs according to the PM class

The following thoughts are compliments of DH#7PM:
Day two: We are letting the frogs eat their food and they seem to only be nipping at the food. It seems that the grass is used, not only as camouflage against predators, but to use the bathroom too! I wonder what the rocks are for? The frogs don't seem to be doing anything with them. Being totally aquatic, or having to live always in water, was something I didn't know about frogs. It's probably just certain kinds of frogs that have to live in water all the time. The frogs are fun to watch, as they'll stop and go numerous of times, and the colors are unique to me. The frogs are red and green.

Day 5

Today we all got nets,cups,and lids and we scooped our frogs with the net into the cups and then we all got a magnifieing glass and obseved our frogs.Then wile we were looking at the frogs the zoo kepper cleaned the tank then after a while we put the frogs up and wrote our 5 observatchions and the people with SD cards let Mrs.Brookins upload our videos and or pictures.

SR#17AM

Day 4 of the Frogs

Day 4,
HK#7AM said, "Today the frogs came in and we just put in the food in the tank. We named our frogs Fat Albert, long Legs,and last but not not least Lefty. We observed them today too!  It was realy fun watching the frogs swim around!!!" CS#19Am said, "Today we are feeding the frogs and it seemed they're not eating; they went up for air and they are still not eating! We also observed the frogs." at KB#1AM said,"Our frogs are chillin' in their tank. It's cool to see them come up for air.We are feeding them and looking at them. I wonder what they will do tomorow." "Now I will type a link so you can see a video on Youtube.com of a Fiddler crab and African Dwarf frogs!!! for the crab it's http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ThiBgdoFBw for the frog it's http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW1IEBh2oS4&feature=fvst enjoy!" it will take a few mins to load-- sorry!


SR#17Am

PM class had a great time!

In our group, we are looking for closer observation and the frogs are being still like a rock.  I wonder if the frogs can float? The one my classmate tapped at it, flew like a rocket to the other side of the tank.  The frog is peeling. Looking through the magnifying glass, we saw what looked like skin falling off of the frog's body. The grass must be some kind of plant thing, it seems that they were mating. They must keep the grass to camouflage it self from predators.

In another group, we overheard them saying that one of their frogs looked as if it had a beard. These frogs are interesting creatures, but smaller than what we imagined them to be.

It was really fun, doing the observation, and we can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.

Day 4 Frogs have arrived!

YAHHH! Our frogs came in today. We had to let them warm up, as it was extremely cold outside! After the frogs had warmed up just a little, a few students in the afternoon class and I set about putting the frogs in their new homes. First, we had to plant the Elodea, or the water grass in the tanks to provide a hiding place for the frogs, as well as add to the oxygen level to our classroom. Next, the frogs were gently placed in each tank and allowed to swim around and get used to their new home. After the frogs had warmed up to their homes, I fed them just a bit, not knowing how far these creatures had traveled to get to us. In the wild, these African Dwarf Frogs are found in Asia. The frogs proved not to be too active upon their initial arrival. I can't really blame them as it's too cold to be active! Perhaps after a good night's rest, and some 'by themselves time" the frogs will be more receptive to people in the morning. Stay tuned to see some exciting blogs coming up!

Day 2

Day 2,
Today at the group in front of mine they said that today they put the declorantated water into the tank.They also said that they put there group name on the tank and drew a line where the water should be.At my group we filled our tank up with water and filled up another bucket with water it was fun!We also drew a line were the water should be.We put our group name on the tank.At the group across from our group they said,"Today at our group we got the materials manger to put a line on the tank to see how much water we need,Then they put our group name on the tank and we got the decloranated water bucket and poured the water into the tank." "It was realy fun today an I hope we get our frogs tomorow! on Day 3 of Brookins Bait And Tackle!" Frogs & Crabs!


SR#17

Day 1

Day 1 of Brookins Bait and tackle,
Today at my group we first, built our tank.  Next we filled a bucket with de-chlorinated water.  Then we put rocks in the tank.  At the table in front of ours, they were puting together the tank for the African dwarf frogs and they got a white bucket and filled it up with water and dechlorinated water.  Then we got another white bucket and filled it with rock.  They they sloshed the rocks in water and drained the water out.  Then they poured the rocks into the tank.  The table next to us with two people said, "Today we got tanks and lids and poked the holes out so they can breath and or put food through the holes. Then we filled a bucket of water and de-chlorinated it to make it clean. Last we got the rocks in the tank and flatened the rocks so it is surfaced and we finaly put the lid on."
So that makes us done for the day!

SR#17AM

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The Crabs are ALMOST here! Also the Frogs are ALMOST here!

SR#17

Our first day was a blast!

Today in our Critter Unit, we had so much fun! You should have seen the look on Brandi's face when their frogs tried to escape. It was okay though, as Chris, being quick  on his feet, was able to catch the frogs and put them back in their cages.

In another group, Jace was writing in his journal, and the frog made a splash in their tank and just soaked Jace's notebook! He was so discouraged, but it was okay, because there was an extra notebook for him to use.

Our crabs were fun, also. They make a clickety-clack sound with their claws. We noticed that some crabs have a big claw, and other crabs have the same size claws on each limb. We'll find out why tomorrow.
Stay tuned!

SR#17AM

So we begin!

So we begin! We're starting today, to explore the equipment that came in our kit. The students will contemplate the information to be gained, ask questions, and write their findings in their notebooks.

The critters haven't arrived yet--they should be here next week. We'll get the frogs first, and then a week later, we'll get the crabs. Lots of anticipation in the air!

Welcome to Brookins Bait and Tackle Critter Unit!

Welcome to our blog! For the next few weeks, we'll be learning some interesting things about life science, up close and personal! We hope to be posting little anecdotes about the daily happenings in our classrooms concerning our new additions--African Dwarf Frogs and Fiddler Crabs. Check back soon to find out what's been happening!