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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2025 · 24 MIN

How Do Tadpoles Turn Into Toads? Lesson 78

from Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

Have you ever found a tadpole in the water or a toad crawling in the grass? How exactly does a tadpole grow into a toad?Here’s our trail map:What Is the Difference Between a Toad and Frog?How Are Tadpoles Born?How Do Tadpoles Grow Into Toads?How Can We Grow Into God’s Plans for Us?Episode Links:Order Eryn’s book: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Save 25% on Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Forensics Course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/forensics-self-paced-course-setExplore Apologia’s curriculum and classes: https://www.apologia.com/Try CTCMath’s simple and effective math lessons: https://ctcmath.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubToad Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/tadpole-life-cycle-for-kids/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askOrder Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.” Ephesians 3:20 (NIV)“With God’s power working in us, God can do much, much more than anything we can ask or imagine.” Ephesians 3:20 (NCV)“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ…” 2 Peter 3:18 (NCV)“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the LORD. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)Terms Learned in This Episode:Cutaneous Respiration: “Skin breathing.” This is when oxygen is absorbed (taken in) through the skin instead of through lungs or gills.Toad: An amphibian with thick, bumpy skin that spends the majority of time on land and crawls.Frog: An amphibian with thin, sleek skin that spends much of its time in the water and uses a jumping motion to get around.Tadpole: A baby frog or toad with a tail and gills for breathing underwater.Metamorphosis: When a creature goes through a big transformation or change from its baby form to its adult form.Apoptosis: A process sometimes called “programmed cell death.” A creature breaks down cells in order to grow. In a toad’s case, the tail is not only broken down but the materials in it are recycled to use for growing other body parts like legs and lungs.Toadlet: Young toads. They are no longer tadpoles. They look a lot like an adult toad, but are very small.Potential: You can do something, even if you haven’t done it yet. This podcast episode contains paid advertisements. 

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