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

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