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 Critter Highlight - Green Tree Frog (Dryophytes cinereus)
The American green tree frog is a common species of New World tree frog belonging to the family Hylidae. A common backyard species, it is popular as a pet.
They are green, medium-sized, and up to 2.5 inches long. Their bodies are usually green in shades from bright yellowish-olive to lime green.
The color can change depending on lighting or temperature. Males have wrinkled throats (indicating the vocal pouch) and are slightly smaller than females.
Here are a few interesting facts about Green Tree Frogs:
- These little frogs tend to be nocturnal (which means they sleep during the daytime (like many teenagers)), and in captivity they will be the most active once the lights are off.
- American green tree frogs are insectivores, usually consuming flies, mosquitoes, and other small insects such as crickets.
- The green tree frog became the state amphibian of Louisiana in 1993 and of Georgia in 2005.
For more information about this and other animals, click on this student safe resource.
The cute little critters are available to check out for a 2-week period to help enhance teaching activities through the Living Science Material Center Co-Op page.
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This month's spotlight is on "Sheep Eyes".
The anatomy of the human eye can be best shown and understood by the actual dissection of an eye. One eye of choice for dissection, that closely resembles the human eye, is that of the sheep.
Differences between the two eye types are mentioned by the teacher as the dissection is completed by the student under their direction.
Interesting facts about Sheep Eyes:
- The sheep eye excels in peripheral vision and motion detection, while the human eye has superior visual acuity and color discrimination.
- The sheep eye pupil is horizontal and elongated, while the human eye pupil is typically round.
- Sheep have dichromatic vision, perceiving colors in a limited range of wavelengths. They have good color discrimination in the blue and green range, but have difficulty distinguishing between shades of red and green.
If your campus is NOT a member of the Co-op, you can order these from the Living Science eStore at this link.
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About Living Science
Our goal is to positively impact classroom curriculum through high quality materials and customer service.
For PUBLIC and PRIVATE/CHARTER school districts that have joined our CO-OP PROGRAM, the Living Science Center provides a variety of materials such as living organisms and non-living items giving teachers the ability to integrate into their lessons creating a fun, hands-on learning experience for students.
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Living Science Shade House & Greenhouse
The Living Science Shade House is located behind building 2. The focal point of the Shade House is the Turtle Pond which is the home to over 40 Red Slider Turtles. These turtles are checked out on a 2 week basis to those schools which are members of our CO-OP PROGRAM.
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Next to the Turtle Pond is the Greenhouse. Here we house various plants which we provide to our clients. They include Geraniums, Begonias, and two varieties of Coleus.
Available Materials
 Orders must be placed ONLINE before 3 p.m., 48 hours prior to delivery or 24 hours prior to pickup.
Labor Day, September 2
Thanksgiving, November 27-29
Winter Break, December 23-January 3
M.L. King Day, January 20
Spring Break, March 10-14
Good Friday, April 18
Battle of Flowers, May 2
Memorial Day, May 26
Independence Day, July 4
Holiday Cut Off Dates Reminder
Winter Holiday Break
The last day to order any 2 week check out animals before Winter Holiday Break will be Friday, December 6, 2024. We will resume deliveries on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Spring Break
The last day to order any 2 week check out animals before Spring Break will be Friday, February 21, 2025. We will resume deliveries on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
End of Year (Summer Break)
The last day to order any 2 week check out for any item before End of Year will be Friday, May 9, 2025
UPCOMING CENTER TRAINING
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PERSON-CENTERED TRAINING FOR FRONT-FACING STAFF
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SESSION #105627
4 THE LOVE OF LEARNING - CORE CONTENT CONFERENCE
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SESSION #100360
THE O.N.E. CONFERENCE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD/ECSE 2025
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Deliveries & Returns Information
Living materials are delivered within Region 20 by the ESC-20 Living Science Van on a weekly basis. Non Region 20 schools should check with their Regional Service Centers for delivery schedule.
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