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Smithsonian Learning Lab: Under the Spell Of...spiders! Lesson PlanSmithsonian Learning Lab: Under the Spell Of...spiders! Lesson Plan
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Smithsonian Learning Lab: Under the Spell Of...spiders!

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Learn about their unique characteristics, how they hunt, and reproduce. Young scholars will appreciate the excellent photographs and background information. Teachers will love the series of three lesson plans about spiders, complete with student handouts and resources.

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3rd - 8th
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Science
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Lesson Plans
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