Adirondack Curriculum
Project
NYS Content Area Standard
MST
4. Science: The Living Environment
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Title: Wonderful Webs (DRAFT)
Grade Level: 6th Grade
Author: Kathleen Lefebvre, Tupper Lake CSD
Email: kathleenl@tupperlakecsd.net
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Adirondack Curriculum Content Area
__X_ Natural History
___ Human History
___ Culture & the Arts
___ Government & Civics
___ Economy
___ Health, Recreation & Life Skills |
Investigative Question or Issue: How do spiders
produce their webs?
Challenge:
Context
for this Challenge: Prior to issuing this challenge, the teacher will
want to ensure the availability of a variety of appropriate resources
to support the research element of this project.
The Challenge:
With a partner, investigate the "Issue" cited above. As you
conduct your research, use the outline provided to record your notes.
Be sure to gather important information about each of the following
focus questions:
1) How do spiders produce silk? What are the characteristics of the
silk they produce?
2) What kinds of webs do different spiders produce? Be able to describe
and illustrate at least four types.
3) What is one kind of web produced by a spider that is native to the
Adirondacks? This spider and web may be one of those researched
in response to focus question #1
To share the information you've gathered, create a card or board game
that other students of your age might enjoy playing. This game
should be based on the accurate information you have gathered in your
research. As you create the game consider the following:
- Your game must include clear directions on how to play it
- All the information about spiders used in the game must be accurate
- Your game calls for the use of correct scientific vocabulary where
appropriate
- Your game is creative
- Spelling, grammar, and English usage are correct in your game
- The important information you gathered in response to each of the
focus questions is incorporated in the game
Your game should be ready for sharing with others on
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Quality Standards:
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Your game must include clear directions on how to play it
- All the information about spiders used in the game must be accurate
- Your game calls for the use of correct scientific vocabulary where
appropriate
- Your game is creative
- Spelling, grammar, and English usage is correct in your game
- The important information you gathered in response to each of the
focus questions is incorporated in the game
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Adapted for the Adirondack
Curriculum Project from
the work of Education By Design TM and Leading EDGE, LLC
©ACP 2002
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