Spiderrific Learning Tools

While the sight of a spider may cause a shriek of alarm from an adult, the very same sight might evoke a squeal of delight and fascination from a child. Even "icky" and "gross" creatures can become part of great science lessons. That's the goal of "Spiderrific," a unit of the New Jersey 4-H Science Discovery Series. This curriculum capitalizes on the notion that broader science concepts can be learned from "teachable moments" with real-world creatures and settings.