Science+Learning+Station



In chapter 22 of __Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince__, Hagrid's beloved pet spider, Aragog, passes away. Despite his dislike for the spider, Harry attends the burial with Professor Slughorn. At this learning station, you are going to learn more about a spider that is very similar to Aragog.

1. Visit the following website. Look for my sticky note at the top of the page (it is labeled "ALH"). 2. Click on the **VIEW** icon and a webiste about tarantulas will appear.

3. Read the eight facts about tarantulas and answer my questions on your own sticky note. To create your own sticky note, double click anywhere on the green part of your computer screen. **Please make sure to type your name on your sticky note!**

4. Make sure your headphones are plugged in at your computer. Click here to access the tarantula website again.

5. This time, click on the green tab that says "**Video & Sound**". Watch the short video to learn more about goliath tarantulas.

6. Go to our classroom discussion board and look for the post called "Goliath Tarantulas". Answer the question I have posted there.