Lesson Summary:
The lesson looks at the characteristics of the octopus. The reading may be used by the teacher as a resource, or as an individual or paired reading activity. Activity A allows the children to test their understanding of the reading while Activity B is a fun activity to finish off the lesson.
Objectives:
- The children will understand the unique characteristics of the octopus.
- The children will be able to describe an octopus, using the correct terminology.
Subject Area:
Science
Lesson Excerpt:
The octopus belongs to the mollusc family along with snails, oysters, clams and mussels. The mollusc family has a number of sub-species. The one the octopus belongs is called the cephalopods. Cephalopods means head to foot. The name fits the octopus very well since its feet are attached to its head! Octopuses can only live in salt water so they inhabit the oceans and are not found in lakes or rivers.
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