Welcome to our In the Know topic for October, How strong is spider silk? You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.
Grades K-1 compare spider silk to steel cable. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Additionally, Grades K-1 students will learn about bats and echolocation. A Spanish translation of the article may be found here.
Grades 2-3 explore what makes spider silk so strong. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Grades 4-5 consider the benefits of spider silk beyond its strength. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
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