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Video: SciShow Kids - Don't be Afraid of Spiders! - posted from Cohoes, NY
A SciShow Kids viewer wants to know more about spiders so she’s not afraid of them anymore. And know what? They’re not scary! They’re awesome! This is a very short video that teaches the basics about spiders and what makes them different from insects.
Video - Science Kids: Spiders: A Web of Wonder - posted from Cohoes, NY
This video can be accessed on Discovery Education if you have a subscription. In this episode, host Kristen Morris teaches about spider classifications, anatomy, eating habits, and the practicality of webs. The video introduces a variety of noteworthy spider species found around the world and explains why these spiders are well-known.
Video- Bill Nye the Science Guy: Spiders - posted from Cohoes, NY
Bill Nye describes a spider's body structure, tells how it differs from insects, demonstrates how spiders use their silk (the strongest natural fiber in the world), and stresses their importance in nature. Closeups of webs.