Thursday, May 9, 2013

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Catch a Spider Web



These are real spider webs that we actually caught on paper!  Isn't that cool!  This quick and easy project is so much fun as a science activity or as part of a spiders unit!


Simple Supplies:

  • spider webs (we went on a Spider Web Hunt--so fun!!)
  • non-toxic spray paint
  • paper


Easy How To:

1- Spray the spider web with the spray paint, with the can about 6-8 inches away from the web.  Make sure you use either non-toxic paint or do this in an area where other plants and wildlife will not be affected.

2- Place your paper under the spider web and lift it up into the web.  The web will stick to the paper and you can discuss the spider's work in detail!

3- When you're done looking at and touching it, you can save it, frame it, or recycle it!

A Few Fun Facts About Spider Webs:

1- Different species of spiders build different styles of webs.  Some are symmetrical; some are not!
2- Some strands on the web are not sticky--the spider walks on these.
3- Spider silk is made by spinneret glands in the spider's abdomen.
4- Spider silk is stronger than the same weight of steel!
5- Many spiders eat their web each day to make sure they have enough protein to build another web for the next day!





I may share at any of these parties!

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a great idea! Will have to try this with my children! Thanks for linking up at Family Fun Friday at http://happyandblessedhome.com

Coombe Mill - Fiona said...

Brilliant to see the natural patterns they make

CupcakesandHomeschool said...

What a great idea! I will be trying this with my girls! Stopping by from Hearts from Home Blog Hop :)

The OT Toolbox said...

What a fun idea!! Thanks for sharing with us at Share It Saturday!
Colleen at www.sugaraunts.com

Unknown said...

love this! we'll be making spider web art this summer for sure.
stopping by via Hearts for Home BlogHop

iGameMom said...

this is really fun. I featured this on Moms' library on iGameMom. http://ow.ly/lgQjt Thanks for sharing!