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\nJim Parsons: Arachnid\n

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\nJim Parsons defines the meaning of arachnid in this entertaining video. He isn't sure of the meaning of the word and has to figure it out.\n
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\n\"Insect\n\n
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\nInsect or Arachnid?\n

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\nStudents compare and contrast the characteristics of insects and arachnids through research, observation, and discussion. They write accurate statements describing insect and arachnid life cycles and anatomies. Afterward, they listen as...\n
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\n\"Hitchhikers\n\n
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\nHitchhikers in the Bathroom\n

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\nYoung scientists will go buggy over this resource. After reading a passage that describes the pseudoscorpion, individuals respond to questions about this clever arachnid and use a Venn diagram to compare the pseudoscorpion to a real...\n
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\nDaddy Longlegs Risk Life ... and Especially Limb ... to Survive\n

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\nDaddy Longlegs have eight appendages, but only six of them are actually legs. Learn about these fascinating arachnids and why they only need just over half of their legs to survive, and observe the benefits and risks of having long legs...\n
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\n\"Arthropod\n\n
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\nArthropod Coloring\n

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\nIn this arthropod activity, students compare and contrast the different animals found in the Phylum Arthropoda: insects, arachnids, and crustaceans. Students complete 8 fill in the blank statements and color illustrations.\n
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\nSpiders\n

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\nThere are more than 34,000 different species of spiders that roam our planet. Now that's a lot of legs! Watch this video to learn about spiders and how they differ from insects.\n
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\n\"Arthropods,\n\n
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\nArthropods, Insects, Arachnids, and Crustaceans\n

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\nIn this biology worksheet, students read about arthropods and some of the different species that fit into this classification. They then answer 13 questions about what they just learned. The answers are on the last page of the packet.\n
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\nSpider Watching\n

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\nSpiders are creepy, crawly - and interesting! Young entomologists learn about parts of a spider's body, their habitats, ways spiders catch their prey, and what they most like to eat. Some excellent art activities are included in the plan...\n
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\nAnatomy of the Texas Brown Tarantula\n

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\nInvestigate arachnid anatomy with this worksheet. Using the provided drawing, class members label 7 anatomy parts of the Texas Brown tarantula. If your class is just learning anatomy, you might provide a word bank of anatomical parts....\n
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\nResearch Project\n

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\nYoung scholars learn the characteristics of arachnids by researching the arachnid of their choice and producing a 4 to 5 paragraph research paper.\n
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\nRider Spider\n

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\nStudents review the unit on arachnids and develop skill in most advanced paper cutting techniques. They each: Cut one 2-1/2\" circle from black paper. Run through Paper Crimper. 2. Cut one 2\" circle from orange paper. 3. Add a Paper Chain...\n
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\nSpiders Have Too Many Legs, Study Finds\n

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\nLearners explore current events by answering study questions about an article. In this arachnids instructional activity, students read a recently published article which discusses the importance of spiders and their 8 legs. Learners...\n
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\n\"Arthropods\n\n
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\nArthropods\n

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\nAre spiders related to crabs? Study the order of arthropods with a reading selection about animal diversity. It provides details about each class within the order, as well as vivid pictures and explanatory charts. \n
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\nHalloween: Arachnids\n

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\nStudents participate in class discussion about the movie Arachnophobia. In this biology lesson, students find articles and photos of a species that interest them. They share it with their group.\n
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\nIntroduction to Spiders\n

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\nLearners discover various facts about spiders including different species, body parts, and types of webs.  In this insect biology activity, students begin a K-W-L chart about spiders, are read I Love Spiders by John Parker and...\n
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\nGet the Facts\n

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\nStudents explore spiders. In this spider instructional activity, students fill out KWL charts, discover facts about spiders and how to identify different spiders. Students research spiders on the Internet and do online activities.\n
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\nGiant Tarantula\n

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\nThe largest species of arachnid is the tarantula, more specifically the Goliath tarantula. Goliaths can grow up to a foot in length. Watch this video to learn more about the Goliath and how it catches its prey.\n
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\nI Love Spiders\n

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\nStudents read the book, I Love Spiders by John Parker. Then students enjoy different activities creating spiders and making a spider web room. Great for Halloween.\n
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\nUnder the Spell of Spiders\n

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\nStudents examine spiders. In these spider lessons, students will view spider images and live spiders to determine physical characteristics, habits, and habitats. Students will examine fantasy and folklore about spiders to create and...\n
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\nSpiders\n

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\nStudents experience the life a spider through several cross-curriculum activities that address multiple learning styles. In this cross-curriculum lesson, students listen to The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle and toss string in a circle...\n
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\nTarantula Girl\n

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\nIn this reading comprehension worksheet, learners read a two page true story about a girl who loves tarantulas. Students complete a 12 question multiple choice quiz on the story. There are four additional reading comprehension stories...\n
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\nSpiders in Space\n

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\nDoes a spider spin its web differently in space? What other ways might microgravity affect an arachnid? Pick a topic to research, plan an investigation, and follow astronauts on the International Space Station as they perform some of the...\n
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\nThe Great Spider Debate\n

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\nPoor, misunderstood spiders! They are feared, disrespected, and detested by many people, yet they do so many positive things. A great addition to any insect unit, learn about some of the more common spiders, while hopefully dispelling...\n
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\nPaper Spider\n

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\nYoung artists don't have to wait for Halloween to craft eensy-weensy spiders. A one-page template includes directions and a pattern for the spider's body and legs. These little arachnids, hanging from the ceiling or  the wall...\n
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