Curated OER
Anthropods and Echinoderms
Students examine the attributes of crickets. In this arthropods lesson, students observe crickets and sketch and label their parts. Students respond to questions regarding their observations.
Curated OER
Convening, Creating, and Conventioneering
Students study coelenterates. In this science lesson, students author a story regarding the life cycle of coelenterates following an in depth study of the creatures.
Curated OER
Spiders
Students study spiders. In this spider lesson plan, students divide into four study groups, research their topic, and give a report over their findings. The four topics are Characteristics of spiders, life cycles of spiders, fun facts...
Curated OER
Halloween: Arachnids
Students participate in class discussion about the movie Arachnophobia. In this biology lesson plan, students find articles and photos of a species that interest them. They share it with their group.
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Catch the Science Bug: Spider Search [Pdf]
Preserve a spider web then go on a search for the different kinds of spiders that live in your area. Do research to help you fill out the data collection sheet.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: A to Z of Insects Complete List
Defines insects and provides an A to Z list of insects of our world.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: Hissing Cockroach
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, appearance, and behavior of the hissing cockroach.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: Crustaceans
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, diet, and appearance of crustaceans.