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- Kindergarten - 3rd
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Students examine arachnids and their webs and compare them to Insects. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students study the differences between spiders and insects. They observe four different specimens in the classroom. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students explore the life cycles and characteristics of honeybees, ants, and butterflies in the six lessons of this unit. Facts are blended with individual and group investigations. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students identify and label spider parts and note the differences between them and insects. They watch a video and conduct experiments with tape and water to simulate spider webs. They allow a spider to build a web in the classroom for observation. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students complete a unit on insects and spiders. They explore various websites, identify and label spider and insect body parts, compare/contrast spiders and insects, identify five butterfly or moth species found in their state, and describe an ant colony. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students describe experiences that they have had with spiders. They view photographs of spiders and draw their own. They compare and contrast spiders and insects. They write a short poem that explains the differences. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students study the different classifications of animals: Mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and insects. They analyze about spiders which belong to the arachnid group. Students distinguish between fact and opinion. They describe the life cycle of a spider. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 8th
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Students view slides or live specimens to name and describe the distinguishing features of groups of arthropods, especially spiders and insects. They complete worksheets, observe webs and then search for and record where spiders can be found at their school site. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students examine how insects are categorized and classified by traits. They observe and compare model insects, identify the common features, illustrate and label a tri-fold brochure, and identify insects within six orders. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students 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. Afterwards, they listen as each description is read aloud and respond by classifying each fact into an insect or arachnid category. Full Review »
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