Spider Webquest

I. One of the main characters in Charlotte’s Web is a spider named Charlotte. Visit the site below to learn more information about spiders and answer the questions.

·       http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/critter/invert/spiders.htm

 

1. What is it called if you have a fear of spiders?

2. What does arthropod mean?

3. Complete the chart below comparing insects to spiders.

	Insects	Spiders
Number of body parts
Number of legs

 

4. Even though spiders have 8 legs, some cannot see well. How do they find insects?

5.  Explain how a spider uses its venom glands.

 

 

II. Spiders have very unique body parts. Check out the link below to learn more about them. When you are finished, draw a spider and label the parts.

·       http://www.spiderroom.info/anatomy.html

 

III. Types of Spiders-There are several different types of spiders. You are going to read about 5 different types of spiders. As you read, write down 3 facts you learn about each spider.

            A. Black Widow Spider

o   http://www.kidzone.ws/lw/spiders/facts-blackwidow.htm

 

B. Tarantula

o   http://www.kidzone.ws/lw/spiders/facts-tarantula.htm

 

C. Spitting Spider

o   http://www.findaspider.org.au/find/spiders/518.htm

 

D. Wolf Spider

o   http://www.findaspider.org.au/find/spiders/448.htm

 

 

 

E. Daddy Long Legs

o   http://www.findaspider.org.au/find/spiders/508.htm

 

If you have time, click here to watch a cool movie about jumping spiders!

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/kids/animals-pets-kids/bugs-kids/jumping-spider-kids/

 

Don't forget to work on your Charlotte's Web Dictionary. http://www.wordcentral.com/