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Summary:

• Ladybugs are not all female.
• Ladybugs are not bugs.
• Microscopic studies can reveal connections between the structure and function of the different parts of the ladybug.
• Share your observations with others to show what you learned!

This blog is all about crystals! Crystal formation from a supersaturated solution is an example of a physical change - and a microscope can let you watch the phenomenon of crystal formation in real time! Understanding the crystal structure of materials can help us create anything from medicine to art!

Summary:

• Spider webs are made of four basic parts
• Microscopic views of spider silk reveal the structural differences of the four parts
• The vibrations traveling along the silk strands alert the spider as to what is happening on the web
• Share your observations with others to show what you learned!