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Araneae, Spiders of Nw Europe: Crab Spiders

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of several types of crab spiders complete with impressive pictures.
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Araneae, Spiders of North West Europe: The Black Widow

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on the black widow's family. Includes information and pictures on the entire family, not just the black widow.
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Other

Araneae, Spiders of North West Europe: Sheet Web Spider

For Students 9th - 10th
A site containing a myriad of pictures on the sheet web spider along with a commentary on aspects of the family.
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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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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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Cells Alive

Dust Mites

For Students 9th - 10th
A page from a teaching resource website that contains information on dust mites and their ability to cause allergies.
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Burke Museum

Burke Museum: Spider Myths

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Burke Museum's section of research and collections centering on Arachnology, this site outlines several myths associated with spiders including identifying spiders, house spiders, and "weird" spiders.
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How Stuff Works

How Stuff Works: Spiders

For Students 3rd - 8th
Basic facts about spiders, with links to related topics, photos and videos.
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BBC

Bbc Nature: Camel Spiders

For Students 9th - 10th
Camel spiders have a nightmarish reputation. Urban legends, fueled by the appearance of their extra large, powerful mouthparts, their voracious appetite, and their tremendous speed, surround these hairy arachnids. Learn more about camel...
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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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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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Burke Museum

Burke Museum: Arachnology

For Students 9th - 10th
Arachnology, or the study of spiders and other Arachnida, is discussed here in the research and collection section of the Burke Museum. Other topics discussed include spider myths, research, and people.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 4 4 16: Spiders Eat Their Greens Too!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article reports on the diets of spiders, which includes vegetables.
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University of Michigan

Bio Kids: Critter Catalog: Spiders

For Students 9th - 10th
Spiders are easy to study as they are found everywhere. This page answers common questions about spiders, including classification information. It also has many excellent photographs of these critters and links to information on the most...
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University of Michigan

Bio Kids: Critter Catalog: Harvestmen

For Students 9th - 10th
Harvestmen are an easy bug to study as they are found all over the world. This page answers common questions about harvestmen, including classification information. It also has excellent photographs of these critters and links to more...
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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Brazilian Black Tarantula

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the Brazilian black tarantula and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, and more.
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Burke Museum

Burke Museum: Weird Spider Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of the Burke Museum's collection on Arachnology goes through a series of "weird" stories associated with spiders. Each myth is accessible by clicking on the corresponding link.
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Other

The Anatomy of a Spider

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site on the anatomy of a spider, complete with diagrams, pictures, and detailed descriptions.
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Libre Text

Uc Pest Management Guidelines: Small Grains: Mites

For Students 9th - 10th
A site on the grain mite and the damage it causes to produce.
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Burke Museum

Burke Museum: Identifying House Spiders

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Burke Museum's collection of Arachnology comes this site which seeks to correct misconceptions associated with the identification of house spiders.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Scorpion (Scorpiones)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about the scorpion. Discusses where they are found, their classification, lifestyle, physical characteristics, reproductive behavior, and the threat they pose to humans.
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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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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Importance of Arthropods

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Arthropods might seem a little scary, but they are actually performing important roles in the environment. Arthropods are important to the ecosystem and to humans in...
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Spider Sense Quiz

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over spiders, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.

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