Can be adapted for remedial, regular or honors.
Spiders are common, but few people stop to observe their beauty or watch their behavior.
The activities suggested here provide guidelines for both, as well as some suggestions as to how spider behavior might be used as a context for discussions of diversity, speciation, behavioral patterns, and evolution. Prior to beginning this activity, collect small plastic containers for spider collection, and larger plastic and glass containers for long term maintenance. Damp cotton balls or wadded paper serve as a water reservoir. Squeeze excess water from the cotton and put the cotton into an inverted lid or tape it to the wall of the terrarium. Those working for higher grades, must complete work for the lower grade before progressing to the next higher level.