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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Spiders

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth description of spiders, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. [2 min, 22 sec]
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Activity
Burke Museum

Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture: The Spider Myths Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Are spiders insects? Do you really swallow spiders while you're sleeping? Myths and questions related to spiders are addressed on this site. Links to additional information can also be found here.
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Handout
University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky: Common Spiders

For Students 9th - 10th
Find concise information that chronicles common spiders found around homes and buildings. Several descriptions and pictures are included on this site.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Nature: Spider

For Students Pre-K - 1st
There are about 35,000 known species of spiders in the world and this research resource site surveys these animals in text and images.