My Octopus Teacher
A filmmaker begins diving in a kelp forest off the coast of South Africa, and meets a female octopus who casts a spell on him.
Media Type: Movie
Genres: Documentary, Nature
Educational Topics: Marine Biology, Ecology
Grade Level: Middle–High
Key Scene: Octopus evades shark
Teaching Activity Idea: Write a diary entry from the octopus’s perspective.
Discussion Questions: What survival strategies did the octopus use?
Rating: G
Streaming: Netflix