1G20- Spiders

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Class Summary

Reinforcing the science lesson that teaches about Spiders. Students should leave the classes able to identify the 2 main parts of a spider’s body and recognize what can be classified as spider.

Lesson Slide

1G20- Spiders

Main Teaching Points

  • Explain: Spiders are not insects, they are arachnids. Scorpions and ticks are also arachnids.
  • Explain: Arachnids are arthropods. Arthropods have a hard outside covering called an exoskeleton.
  • Explain: There are two parts of a spider body: the head and abdomen.
  • Explain: Unlike insects, spiders have eight legs and no antennae. Instead of antennae, spiders have pedipalps.
  • Explain: Most spiders have eight eyes. Each spider eye only has one lens.

Discussion Questions

    1. Is a spider an insect?
    2. How many legs do spiders have?
    3. What do spiders, scorpions, and ticks all have in common?

In-Class Activities

  • Is It An Arachnid?: Have a game where you show them different creatures and they have to guess whether or not a creature is an arachnid.