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 Critter Highlight - Leopard Frog (Lithobates pipiens)
Leopard frog is a common name used for various species of true frogs under the genus lithobates which are common across Central America, North America, and South America.
The Northern leopard frogs are found in swamps, permanent ponds, slow-moving streams, and marshes. They can be found in forests, urban and rural areas.
Since they are found on land near a water body and can walk on land and swim in the waters, they are called land-dwelling amphibians.
Here are a few interesting facts about Leopard Frogs:
- They prey on beetles, ants, flies, insects, and worms.
- Their average litter size is between 5,000 and 6,500 eggs!!
- They are from 2 to 5 inches tall and weigh between 1.5 and 3 oz.
For more information about this and other animals, click on this student safe resource.
These jumpy little critters are available through the Living Science Material Center Co-Op page to study and keep as classroom pets.
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 Frog Life Cycle Kit
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This month's spotlight is on the "Frog Life Cycle Kit".
This kit is a 2-week check-out and includes the following:
- 4 models of the life cycle stages
- Large life cycle poster
- Fact sheets
- Student work sheets
- National Geographic Kids book: FROGS - Level 1
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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
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
SAVE THE DATES!
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SESSION #111675
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SUMMIT
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REGISTER HERE
ESC-20 EDUCATOR JOB FAIR
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SESSION #101422
CREATING A MEANINGFUL PROGRAM (C.A.M.P.)
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SESSION #100258
IGNITE CONFERENCE 2025
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SESSION #111519
SPARK CURIOSITY
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ESPERANZA SESSION #110738
WELLS-3 SESSION #110739
ESPERANZA & WELLS-3 VIRTUAL TRAININGS BY VALLEY SPEECH
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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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