Why Do Jumping Spiders Jump? Lesson 127

Whatever your feelings are toward spiders, jumping spiders may be the cutest! But do jumping spiders bite or have venom? And what’s the secret to their super-power jumps?

Here’s our trail map:

• Is a Jumping Spider a Bug?
• Do Jumping Spiders Bite?
• Why Do Jumping Spiders Jump?
• How Can We Learn From Our Mistakes?

Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-jumping-spiders-jump/

Related Lessons to listen to next:

• How Do Spiders Make Webs? Episode 38: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/51a0e526-d77f-46bf-8dd6-364667633989/

Eryn's Books:

• Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Wonder-Leads-Adventure-Wonderful/dp/1645076210
• Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Made-Marvel-Devotions-Exploring-Creation/dp/0800748506
• The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891
• Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
• 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:

• Apologia Zoology 3: Land Animals Course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-3-course-set/
• Explore Apologia’s award-winning courses and curriculum form a Biblical worldview: https://www.apologia.com/
• Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/member
• Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club
• Free Jumping Spider Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-jumping-spiders-jump/
• Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/ask

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again.

But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.” Proverbs 24:16 (NLT)

“Lord, tell me your ways.

Show me how to live.

Guide me in your truth,

and teach me, my God, my Savior.

I trust you all day long.” Psalm 25:4-5 (NCV)

“​​But if any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He is generous to everyone and will give you wisdom without criticizing you.” James 1:5 (NCV)

“The Lord says, ‘I will make you wise and show you where to go.

I will guide you and watch over you.’” Psalm 32:8 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

• Arachnid: A type of animal with eight legs, a body with two main parts, and no antennae or wings. Spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites are all arachnids.
• Cephalothorax: The front main body section of some creatures, where the head and thorax (or mid section) are joined together into one part.
• Hydraulic System: A way of moving something by using liquid pressure such as from water or oil.
• Hemolymph: The fluid inside insects and arachnids that carries nutrients and helps their bodies work.

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