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Curated OER

Spiders are Special

For Teachers 1st
First graders recognize that spiders are important natural predators. They work in small groups with simple field guides to identify as many of their spiders as they can.
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Worksheet
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Endangered Species

For Students 4th - 6th
In this endangered species learning exercise, students complete math word problems where they refer to the chart about endangered species. Students complete 7 problems.
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Worksheet
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Biodiversity

For Students 7th - 9th
In this biodiversity learning exercise, students sort and classify animals by their observable features using a dichotomous key. Students then respond to questions about complete and incomplete metamorphosis.
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Worksheet
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Invertebrates

For Students 9th - 12th
In this invertebrates worksheet, students read about the characteristics of the different groups of invertebrates. Then students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Fearsome Creatures 2

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this fearsome creatures worksheet, students choose the correct words to fill in the blanks to sentences about dangerous animals. Students complete this for 10 animals.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Killer spiders invade Sydney!

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the issue of killer spiders in Sydney, Australia. In this Sydney history lesson students read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students complete a quiz with a partner on the information that they have...
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Other

Harry's Big Adventure: Lesson Plans: Spider and Insect Detectives

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson plans that include group activities and handouts to introduce students to the differences between spiders and insects.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Bugs (Insects and Arachnids)

For Students 1st - 8th
What is an instect? Kids learn about where and how bugs live. What is an arachnid?
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Article
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Kids Health: Hey! A Chigger Bit Me

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site is provided for by Kids Health. Did you realize that chiggers are so small that they can actually be found on other bugs? They are a type of mite, which means they are an arachnid. What happens when you're bitten by a chigger?...
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Article
Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Hey! A Tick Bit Me!

For Students 3rd - 8th
A tick attaches itself to the skin of a person or animal and sucks blood. Learn more about ticks in this article for kids.
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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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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Hey! A Scorpion Bit Me

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site is provided for by Kids Health. Scorpions are nocturnal, which means they sleep mostly during the day and are active at night. Read about characteristics of scorpions, where they live, and what to do if you are stung by one.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Hey! A Tick Bit Me

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site is provided for by Kids Health. Learn more about ticks, the diseases they can carry, how to avoid them, and what to do if you are bitten by a tick. Watch a demonstration of how to remove a tick and what to do with it after...
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My Learning

My Learning: Minibeasts

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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!
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Handout
US Department of Agriculture

Us Dept. Of Agriculture: Agricultural Research Service: Recipe for Tick Soup

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource by Agricultural Research Service researches how Deer ticks present a major health threat. Find out how scientists are using roundworms (nematodes) to combat the deer tick population.
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Handout
University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky: Brown Recluse Spider

For Students 9th - 10th
Webpage reference on the brown recluse spider which is more poisonous than a black widow and is more often found infesting homes and businesses.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Arthropod

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers information on arthropods, the largest phylum of animals. Includes scientific classification chart and image.
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Handout
Other

Natural Perspective: Joint Legs (Arthropoda)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of arthropoda and their population on the earth today. Som pictures of examples of the different classes of arthropods. (Includes insects, arachnids, crustacians, and malacostraca.)
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Spider Web Making Stratagems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Investigate spiders in Panama that use UV-reflecting silk in their webs to attract their prey. Build a device that traps flying insects, experimenting with different light sources to choose the best lure.
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Handout
Other

Walking Well: Arthropod Stings

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has interesting information about stings from different arthropods like bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, ants, caterpillars, spiders, ticks, centipedes, millipedes, and scorpions.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Scorpion

For Students K - 1st
Learn about the appearance, diet, habitat, conservation status, and other fun facts about this poisonous animal.
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Crafty Wasps Turn Spiders Into Web Weaving Slaves

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the effect a certain parasitic wasp can have on spiders. Includes video.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Calls of the Wild: Spider Sounds

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Explore the communication rituals of insects and other arachnids by constructing a device capable of detecting minuscule impacts of cricket feet.
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Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Arthropoda

For Students 9th - 10th
This general overview of the arthropod phylum, which includes insects and arachnids, looks at such topics as body symmetry, appendages, movement, respiratory and nervous systems, and reproduction.

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