I-106 FROGS MATTER!

 

2008 is the Year of the Frog and the Amphibian Ark (AArk) program is in full swing. Here's a way to introduce or reinforce the term "amphibians" and, because of problems and changes in our environment, highlight what's happening to amphibians around the world. The script has a serious message, but is still fun to read and features some frog jokes and riddles to help lighten the mood. Most important, the script suggests ways students can actually help!

This is an RT script for Intermediate to Advanced readers and is formatted for 5 SOLO READERS, READERS 2,3,4,5, and ALL.

Script Length: 10 1/2 pages of reading text.  Sample pages link can be found below...

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"In 2008, AArk will lead zoos, botanical gardens and aquariums in a globally coordinated public awareness campaign “The Year of the Frog.” The main goal of this campaign is to generate public awareness and understanding of the amphibian extinction crisis which represents the greatest species conservation challenge in the history of humanity. The money raised from this global campaign will help fund initiatives such as training courses, technical guidance, taxon survival efforts, fostering partnerships, capacity building, and communication activities. All these activities will ensure sustainability of the survival assurance populations of amphibians by creating a cash fund for this conservation work that will extend for beyond 2008."

From The Amphibian Ark homepage at: http://www.amphibianark.org/yearofthefrog.htm

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For sample pages of this script, please click HERE.