Curated OER
Facts, Feats and Folklore: Spiders
Students review and discuss a variety of sayings, folklore and superstitions about spiders. They discuss this information and choose either an interesting fact or appealing foklore tradition to illustrate.
My Learning
My Learning: Minibeasts
All you need for an in-depth study of invertebrates is here on this site. Includes worksheets, quiz, useful information, and a fun interactive section where you can build your own super bug!
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Crafty Wasps Turn Spiders Into Web Weaving Slaves
Read about the effect a certain parasitic wasp can have on spiders. Includes video.
Burke Museum
Burke Museum: Arachnology
Arachnology, or the study of spiders and other Arachnida, is discussed here in the research and collection section of the Burke Museum. Other topics discussed include spider myths, research, and people.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 4 4 16: Spiders Eat Their Greens Too!
Article reports on the diets of spiders, which includes vegetables.
University of Michigan
Bio Kids: Critter Catalog: Spiders
Spiders are easy to study as they are found everywhere. This page answers common questions about spiders, including classification information. It also has many excellent photographs of these critters and links to information on the most...
University of Michigan
Bio Kids: Critter Catalog: Harvestmen
Harvestmen are an easy bug to study as they are found all over the world. This page answers common questions about harvestmen, including classification information. It also has excellent photographs of these critters and links to more...
University of Michigan
Bio Kids: Critter Catalog: Mites
Ticks are really a type of mite, so this page refers to these arachnids as mites. Common questions about mites are answered, including classification information. The page also has photographs of mites and links to more in-depth...
University of Michigan
University of Michigan Critter Catalog: Arachnids
This informative site provides a general description of arachnids and then focuses on arachnids native to southeastern Michigan. Pictures and classification groupings are included.
Other
Univ Calif Riverside: Medically Important Arachnids
A web site devoted to describing the numerous venomous arachnids that have a medical importance to humans, as well as a description of how these arachnids aid humans.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Brazilian Black Tarantula
Meet the Brazilian black tarantula and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, and more.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Pond Life
Explore the microscopic organisms that live in the freshwater ponds with this video collection. These video clips feature unicellular organisms, from under the microscope, showing off their daily activities. Collection includes videos of...
Library of Congress
Loc: Everyday Mysteries: Spiders and Their Webs
Have you ever wondered how spiders avoid getting stuck in their own webs? Check out this excellent explanation.
University of California
Ucmp: Scorpion Evolution
A site from the University of California-Berkeley that details the process by which scorpions have evolved. Includes identifying characteristics of modern-day scorpions.
University of California
Ucmp: Acari
This site from the University of California, Berkeley provides an introduction to the Acari, which include ticks and mites. Includes general information and pictures.
University of California
Ucmp: Araneae Spiders
A site from UC Berkely on the araneae class, the true spiders.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Daddy Long Legs
Find out the difference between harvestmen and spiders in the arachnid family. Read about the diet, characteristics, and status as an endangered species.
Kidport
Kid Port: Arachnids Spiders, Ticks, and Scorpions
KidPort.com provides simple information on arachnids, a type of arthropod that includes spiders, ticks, and scorpions.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Arthropod
Wikipedia offers information on arthropods, the largest phylum of animals. Includes scientific classification chart and image.
Other
Crab Spiders: Family Thomisidae
This resource contains information on the Thomisidae family and offers plenty of pictures. Includes a section on the mating habits of the Genus Xysticus.
Other
The Tarantula's Burrow: Arachnids
The title says it all. An exhaustingly extensive site on everything about scorpions and tarantulas. Includes links to related sites.
Other
Arachnaphiliac: A Word About Bites and Stings
An article on the negative aspects of arachnids. Discusses the difference between bites and stings, which arachnids do what, the effects of venoms, and what venoms are.
Other
Tarantula's Burrow: British Spiders What Is a Spider?
A list of characteristics that a creature must satisfy to be considered a spider, as well as a list with pictures and descriptions of spiders commonly found in the UK.
Other
Tarantula's Burrow: British Spiders What Is a Spider?
A list of characteristics that a creature must satisfy to be considered a spider, as well as a list with pictures and descriptions of spiders commonly found in the UK.