Critter Kits: Scales and Slime

Rhode Island is home to nearly 40 species of reptiles and amphibians, also known as herps! With the materials in this kit, you can introduce your students to these scaly, slimy, and secretive creatures, the conservation work being done to protect them, and how everyone can be a "Herp Hero."

What’s included in this kit?

Information about Rhode Island’s herps
Information on current herp conservation work in Rhode Island
Resources on how to help herps
Sample lesson plans
PowerPoints
Photos and videos
Show and tell items
Fun herp-related activities

Check out our Slime and Scales playlist on YouTube!

Slime and Scales Educator Packet

Lesson Plan 1

Activities

Reptile Rumors PDF file, about 1

Box Turtle Blitz PDF file, about 1

Build A Box Turtle PDF file, less than 1

Lesson Plan 2

Lessons

Slime and Scales Lesson 2 Presentation Powerpoint file, about 31

Lesson Plan 3

Lessons

Lesson 3: Helping Herps Presentation Powerpoint file, about 15

Lesson 3: Helping Herps PDF file, less than 1

Additional Resources

Herp Jeopardy! Powerpoint file, about 35

Herp Word Search PDF file, less than 1

Herp Crossword PDF file, less than 1

Herp Photos Download (Zip File) zip file, about 118

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our staff are happy to help provide any support you need! Email mary.gannon@dem.ri.gov.

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