Introduction: Spiders and Their Webs

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Students learned about animal habitats in science class. During their time with me, they took a spiderweb and added the outer layer and hanging ring for the top. They also added legs to a spider.

Supplies

Attachments

Step 1: Exploring 2D and 3D

Input files into TinkerCad. I only put the spiderweb first and once students completed that project, I gave them access to the spider.

Step 2: Joining the Web

Students used their touchscreens or trackpads to move the pieces into place. This also allowed for exploration in resizing and undo.

Step 3: Adding Legs to the Spider

In order to not make the project too simple, I rotated one set of legs so that they were oriented in an opposite direction and both sets of legs were on the same side as one another.

Step 4: Teacher Prints

Once the pieces were joined I printed the webs and spiders separately.

Step 5: Gluing

I used craft glue on the backs of the spiders and had the students place them on the webs. Should I do this in the future, I am considering using epoxy and floral wire to the bottom of the spider. This would allow the students to move the spider around the web.