Arthropods at "Home" - Students observe, discuss, and record requirements of a healthy environment for both arthropods and people by designing and maintaining a habitat source

Brown Recluse and Black Widow Spiders - Kindergarten students learn the characteristics of the black widow spider and the brown recluse spider with this lesson source

I Love Spiders - Kindergarten students observe spiders and study the life cycle of spiders with this integrated unit source

Spiders - Spiders theme page by students of Rochedale State School in Australia. Includes spider information, facts, first aid, art, recipes, and lessons source

Spiders Unit - A unit on spiders. Contains background information and lesson plans and related web sites source

Tarantulas - Introduce students to tarantulas with National Geographic website featuring links to anatomy, life cycle, and species diversity. Click resources for lessons and worksheet source

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