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Making a spider parachute

Parachute made from muffin case, string, small plastic spider.

Students use simple craft materials to model ballooning behaviour in spiderlings. It is a visual means to delve more deeply into animal dispersal and scientific modelling.

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Published: 17 November 2025Size: 5.5 MB
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