How Silk is Made
Here is a link to a good place to buy some silk worm eggs. It is a very fun project to do with kids, at home or in a classroom. The caterpillars are sturdy so children can handle them without harming them.
If you don't have any Mulberry trees nearby you should order some mulberry mash from these people too.
Here are some of our silk worms, cocoons, and moths: