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Under the Spell of Spiders!

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Students read about spider body parts, abilities, tendencies, and life cycles. In this Under the Spell of Spiders! lesson plan, students create mystery creatures that turn out to be spiders. Students catch and observe spiders and insects. Students record the similarities and differences. Students imagine themselves as spiders in dialogue with Miss Muffet. This lesson plan includes worksheets for several activities.

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insect anatomy, insects, arthropods, spiders

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arthropods, insect anatomy, spiders, science
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Grade
5th - 10th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
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Project-Based Learning
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