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Section II: Educational Resources 



This section includes a listing of curriculum resources, 

 journal articles and other items the author has found valuable 

 when working with educators interested in amphibians and 

 reptiles. All items have been annotated. 



These materials can be obtained at many academic libraries 

 or through interlibrary loan services. 



Anonymous. 1983 

 7(1) :l-6. 



Snakes! Snakes! Snakes! Nature Naturally 



Notes: Instructional unit for grades 4-6. Teacher and 

 student pages provide illustrations and information about 

 snakes in a variety of formats. References and answer key 

 provided. 



. 1987. Hands on Herps. Science Activities 24(4): 



27-30, 



Notes: Hands-on activity for grades 1-8. Compares general 

 characteristics of reptiles and amphibians. Outlines 

 procedures for using teaching stations in classroom. 



Chattin, S.S. 1983 

 50(4) :20-23. 



Snaking through science. Science Teacher 



Notes: Article encourages activities with live animals, 

 especially snakes. Offers some suggestions for care and 

 feeding. 



Kramer, D.C. 1984. The classroom animal: garter snakes. 



Science & Children 22(2): 34-35. 

 . 1985. The classroom animal: painted turtles. Science & 



Children 



22(8)42-43. 

 _. 1985. The classroom animal: 

 Children 23(2):30-31. 

 _. 1986. The classroom animal: 

 Children 23(5): 55-57. 

 _. 1987. The classroom animal: 

 & Children 24(5): 22-24. 

 _. 1987. The classroom animal: 

 25(3) :42-43. 



tree frogs. Science & 

 box turtles. Science & 

 snapping turtles. Science 



newts, 



Science & Children 



Notes: These articles will be useful to classroom teachers. 

 Life history information. Tips on feeding, housing and care 

 needs. Safety concerns addressed where appropriate. Some 

 suggest classroom activities. 



