Lesson Plan

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Spider Web Making Stratagems

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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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