Spiders are master builders, and the webs built by these tiny creatures can be used as a source of inspiration                                      for scientists.

Spark your thinking!

1. Set up your STEAM mini spark recording page: #27: Spider Silk

2. Read this article from Wonderopolis. Answer these questions on your recording page.

• How strong is silk?
• Where does silk come from?
• What are some modern uses for spider silk?

3. Watch this video and record 5 new pieces of information on your recording page. If the first video is not working, please watch the second video.

3. Option 2

4. Now you’ve discovered that spider silk is remarkably strong. If humans were able to produce “spider silk”, what  innovative concepts for utilizing spider silk would be helpful for humans? Body armor, bandages, lightweight tents? Perhaps climbing ropes for mountaineering? Or even nets for fishing? Challenge your imagination and consider other possible uses for this extraordinarily strong spider silk. Set your timer for 2 minutes and do a brainstorming session. Record all of your ideas on your recording page.

5. Share your STEAM mini spark recording page with your teacher/EY coordinator.