FrogWatch

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/frogwatch

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is FrogWatch and how can I help frogs?FrogWatch is a program where volunteers listen to frog sounds and record them. The recordings help scientists learn about frog populations and protect their habitats.
2. When do volunteers record frog sounds?Volunteers start listening about half an hour after the sun sets. They usually record for a set time, like three and a half minutes.

Citizen Science: A collaborative research approach involving the public in scientific data collection and analysis.
Indicator Species: Organisms whose ecological state serves as an indicator of the overall health of an ecosystem.
Acoustic Monitoring: The use of sound recordings to study wildlife populations and their behaviors.
Cost-Efficiency in Research: Achieving research objectives with minimal financial expenditure, often through volunteer efforts.