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Science Museum of Minnesota

Science Museum of Minnesota: Rainforest Strata

For Students 9th - 10th

This site provides a picture on the layers of the rain forest with yellow eyes all over. You click on the yellow eyes and learn about an animal. You may have to search for it by going to the home page.

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Science Struck

Science Struck: Types of Rainbows

For Students 4th - 8th

There are many types of rainbows, which may not be common knowledge. Learn about the fogbow, the lunar rainbow, and other interesting types, and how they each form.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Tarantula Feet Spin Sticky Silk

For Students 9th - 10th

From ABC News in Science, this article discusses the two methods the spiders use to walk upside down or vertically. In addition, it discusses the use of a silk-like mechanism as a third method.

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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Electrical Engineering: Home Made Robots

For Students 9th - 10th

Use these tutorials to start some robotics projects with Spout, Spider, and Bit-zee bots.

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Science Kids: Science Images: Spider

For Students 9th - 10th

A close up photo of a spider as it weaves an intricate web which it hopes to catch small insects in. Learn about a wide range of spiders while checking out our fun spider facts for kids.

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Songs for Teaching

Songs for Teaching: Arachnids

For Students Pre-K - 1st

At this site from Songs for Teaching, Dennis Westphall sings a great song that tells the characteristics of a spider. It even points out traits of specific spiders such as the black widow.

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Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Arachnology Collection

For Students 9th - 10th

Australian Museum Online has a collection of arachnids. You can even examine their "feature arachnid!"

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Extreme Science

Extreme Science: World Records of the Animal Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th

What is the oldest living creature? What is the fastest animal on land? What is the biggest bug? Find that answer to these question and more with this fun and interesting resource.

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Science Kids: Science Images: Chilean Rose Tarantula

For Students 9th - 10th

This photo shows a close up view of a Chilean rose tarantula resting on the hand of someone brave. Also known as the the Chilean flame tarantula, it is likely the most common species of tarantula sold in pet stores due to the large...

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Museum of Science

Mo S: Image Gallery of the Scanning Electron Microscope

For Students 9th - 10th

At this resource you'll find everything from a mosquito head to a fly foot, from a dentist's drill to toilet paper! These and just about everything in between as seen through a scanning electron microscope.

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Extreme Science: Biggest Spider

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Goliath tarantula.

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Abcteach: Insects

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st

[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the insect world using activities and lesson plans that emphasize cross-curricular learning.

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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st

What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.

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Mobile Phone

For Students 3rd - 8th

Up-to-date science and technology news stories written just for kids, with audio. Learn about exploding stars, new dino discoveries, and whether lizards can help us learn how to scale walls like Spider-Man. Stories sometimes provide a...

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