IPS/Butler University Laboratory School

Angela answers our daily question.

Today we started talking about the difference between insects and arachnids (spiders are arachnids). We noticed that insects have three body parts and 6 legs, while arachnids have two body parts and 8 legs. We also began a discussion on whether or not spiders are beneficial to our garden. Originally, we assumed they were, because they eat insects that may be harmful to plants. However, upon looking at our daily question responses, a big debate ensued- what if they eat the good bugs for our garden? How can we be sure ALL spiders are eating the right insects?

We discovered a spider when we came in from lunch! He came in from the ceiling and dropped in for a visit.

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