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Under the Spell of...Spiders
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Subjects: Science

Standards:
This lesson matches Mid-Continent Regional Educational Laboratory (McREL) educational standards.

Grades: 3-8

Spiders are endlessly fascinating and a great school subject because they offer plenty of teachable topics that span the curriculum. We've tried to provide some of those topics here in these lessons, as for all their amazing physical features and unusual habits, spiders, with just a few notable exceptions, pose little threat to humans and are creatures deserving of understanding and respect. It's our hope that, as you work through the activities, your students will gain a new appreciation for spiders.
Green Lynx Spider

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