Animal STEAM Series: Spiders
In this part of my zoology STEM series, animal lovers will learn a lot of fun facts about spiders and how they spin webs. Then, we will build our own climbing spider!
Leigh Fitzsimmons, (Science & STEM)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(184)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this fun, hands-on class we will learn all about spiders! Class will open with a brief show and tell, so students are encouraged to bring a spider themed toy, book, or outfit to class. Then, we will discuss any personal experience we may have: Have you ever seen one in your yard? Have you seen a spider web or cob web before?What do you already know about spiders? We will then learn some exciting facts through photos, video, and discussion. Then the fun really begins! We will apply our early engineering skills to create a spider that climbs up and down its web using its "silk". Please see the suggested supply list so that your learner can fully participate in the activity. Earn a special badge each time you complete one of my Animal STEAM Series classes!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental assistance may be needed for our youngest learners as they build their spider, particularly when cutting with scissors.
Supply List
1. Spider and web PDF handout (You may also trace a large spider and web onto plain paper if you do not have printer access) 2. Markers or crayons 3. 1-2 paper or plastic straws 4. Tape 5. 5-10 feet of string, yarn, thread that will fit easily through the straws
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
4.9
184reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My passion is teaching young students the importance and fun in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. I am a certified k-12 science teacher with a master’s in biology. I believe in hands-on learning and appealing to young learners’ interests to help them find their passion for STEAM! I’m a big animal lover and have been on an African safari three times! My idol is Jane Goodall, and I was fortunate enough to visit her chimpanzee sanctuary one of my trips!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
3-6 learners per class
