Marvelous Explorations through Science and Stories (MESS): Insects and Spiders

Marvelous Explorations Through Science and Stories (MESS®)
Insects and Spiders



This resource will help teachers support children’s interest and curiosity about the world of insects through planned exploratons. This comprehensive resource includes background information, specific vocabulary, and a list of books. Teachers may also use this guide as a blueprint to support their investigations into other areas of children’s interest. To read PDF files, get here.

Marvelous Explorations Through Science and Stories (MESS®): Insects and Spiders Teacher's Guide The focus of this investigation is some of the smaller animals that inhabit our world: insects and spiders. These fascinating creatures provide young children many hands-on opportunities to learn about the diversity of living things, how living things change and grow during their life cycles, and the inter-connectedness of the natural world. Full text» [PDF, 2.82MB] Recommended Materials Teachers will find a list of observation and collection tools, additional equipment and supplies, and recommended books for hands-on exploration of spiders, insects, and the natural world. Full text» [PDF, 162KB]

Marvelous Explorations Through Science and Stories (MESS®): Insects and Spiders. HHS/ACF/OHS. 2008. English.