Help students understand the differences between spiders and insects with this hands-on compare and contrast activity!

Students sort characteristics onto a Venn diagram to identify traits that belong to spiders, insects, or both. Along the way, they practice comparing and contrasting nonfiction information while learning important science vocabulary and animal characteristics.

Students explore characteristics such as number of legs, body parts, wings, antennae, egg laying, and classification as arthropods.

Perfect for spiders vs. insects, compare and contrast, Venn diagrams, nonfiction reading, science activities, animal classification, and October learning.