How do spiders make silk, spin webs, and…fly?! Discover amazing arachnid engineers in nature.

Here’s our trail map:

• Are Spiders Insects or Bugs?
• Why Do Spiders Make Silk and Webs?
• Can Spiders Fly?
• How Do Spiders Make Silk and Webs?
• How Can God Use Our Small Gifts to Do Big Amazing Things?

Resources Mentioned and used for Research:

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Free Spider Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/nattheo38

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Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)

“You can’t go out against this Philistine and fight him. You’re only a boy. Goliath has been a warrior since he was a young man.” 1 Samuel 17:33 (NCV)

“But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and he chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose what the world thinks is unimportant and what the world looks down on and thinks is nothing in order to destroy what the world thinks is important.” 1 Corinthians 1:27-28 (NCV)

“...You come to me using a sword and two spears. But I come to you in the name of the Lord All-Powerful, the God of the armies of Israel! You have spoken against him. Today the Lord will hand you over to me…” 1 Samuel 17:45-46 (NCV)

“Do not let anyone treat you as if you are unimportant because you are young. Instead, be an example to the believers with your words, your actions, your love, your faith, and your pure life.” 1 Timothy 4:12 (NLT)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Arachnid: Group of creatures including spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites. Have 8 legs and 2 main body parts.

True Bugs: Insects that have a sucking mouth part, like a straw.

Entomology: The study of insects.

Arachnology: The study of arachnids.

Anchor Line: A line of silk a spider creates to help it get around, and often to get down from tall heights.

Ballooning: When spiders use the earth’s electric field to fly through the sky.

Electricity: A form of energy. Electricity is naturally found all around us on earth.

Protein: Molecules made up of amino acids. Proteins are important building blocks in our cells, which are like the building blocks of our bodies.

Organ: A special part inside a body with an important job to do.

Spinnerets: Special organs spiders use to make silk.

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When God created dart frogs, He splashed the jungle in color! Discover these amazing...and deadly...creatures.

Here’s our trail map for today:

• What Is a Poison Dart Frog?
• Why Are Dart Frogs Poisonous?
• Are Poison Frogs Used to Make Darts?
• How Do Dart Frogs Get Their Poison?
• How Can We Guard Our Hearts and Minds Against Harmful Things?

Episode Links:

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Free Dart Frog Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/nattheo37

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Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“Brothers and sisters, think about the things that are good and worthy of praise. Think about the things that are true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.” Philippians 4:8 (NCV)

“Keep me from looking at worthless things. Let me live by your word.” Psalm 119:37 (NCV)

“I will not look at anything wicked…” Psalm 101:3 (NCV)

“Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.” Proverbs 4:23 (NCV)

“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and if you believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Amphibian: Group of cold-blooded animals that include frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts. Most live on land and in the water and go through metamorphosis.

Cutaneous Respiration: “Skin breathing.” This is when oxygen is absorbed (taken in) through the skin instead of through lungs or gills.

Metamorphosis: When a creature goes through a big transformation or change from its baby form to its adult form.

Cold-blooded: Body temperature changes according to the environment. Cannot make their own body heat.

Theory: A theory is an explanation for why things happen or act a certain way. A theory is much more than a guess. It is based on observation, or what we see, and experimentation.

Batrachotoxin: “Frog poison.” Toxin that causes muscle contractions and stops the lungs and heart from working. Found in frogs and some birds.

Immune: Resistant to harm. Cannot be hurt by something.

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Foxes are like the ninjas and escape artists of the wild, but why are they so sneaky?

Here’s our trail map:

• What Is A Fox?
• Where Do Foxes Live?
• Are Foxes Playful?
• Why Are Foxes So Sneaky?
• How Do We Create a Good Reputation With Others?

Resources Mentioned and used for Research:

Access full Episode Activity Guides by joining the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club

Free Fox Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/nattheo36

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Scripture Music by Scripture Lullabies, stream online now: https://scripture-lullabies.com/stream

Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“Create in me a pure heart, God, and make my spirit right again.” Psalm 51:10 (NCV)

“People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives.” Proverbs 16:2 (NLT)

“...Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts.” 1 Thessalonians 2:4 (NLT)

“Let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” Matthew 5:16 (NLT)

“If anyone belongs to Christ, there is a new creation. The old things have gone; everything is made new!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Canid: Dog family including foxes, coyotes, wolves, and pet dogs.

Kits or Pups: Baby foxes.

Vixen: Female fox.

Nesting: When a mother animal or human begins preparing an area as the time gets close to have her baby or babies.

Purposeful: To have a reason for doing something.

Underfur: Shorter hair that keeps foxes warm.

Guard Hairs: Longer coarse, or rough, hair that acts kind of like a rain coat, protecting the fox from rain or wet snow.

Reputation: What people think about someone, normally because of the way they act.

Motives: The reasons why we do something or act a certain way.

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