Octopus School
Haere Mai, welcome to Octopus School. We provide high quality STEAM/STEM resources for kids.
Why choose Octopus School resources?
High quality science and art resources all in one place.
Self-contained activities children can do by themselves.
Fun and engaging science experiments and craft activities.
Aligns with the learning objectives of the NZ Curriculum.
Resources extend beyond the curriculum exploring topics of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and maths).
Perfect for supporting home learning during the Covid Pandemic.
Explore our creative hands-on STEAM activity packs and fun STEAM resources.
STEAM Experiments
STEAM Crafts
STEAM Activities
Free Water Unit
Water Unit contains:
- 3 Books
- 5 Print out Activities
- 5 STEAM Activities
- Plus a bonus game!
Play Video
Free Books
All About Water
Water Conservation
Mudfish
- What is water made of?
- States of Water
- Water on Planets
- Water & Plants
- Why do we need water?
- Where does our water come from?
- How do fish breathe in water?
- Water Pollution
- Preventing rubbish pollution
- Preventing toxic pollution
- Water wastage
- Ways to save water
- What is a Mudfish?
- Species of Mudfish
- Meet the Northland Mudfish
- Meet the Black Mudfish
- Meet the Brown Mudfish
- Meet the Chatham Island Mudfish
- Meet the Canterbury Mudfish
- Threats to Mudfish
- Ways people can help Mudfish
Free STEAM Activities
Astronaut
Create a report for NZSA investigating water on Mars.
Survivor
Make a saltwater distiller to survive out at sea.
Mudfish
Role-play a mud fish and create a letter to help make a difference.
Kite Maker
Create your own koinobori/koi carp kite.
Artist
Create an art piece reflecting on the issue of water conservation.
Free Printout Activities
Renewable Energy STEAM Pack
River STEAM Activity Pack
Renewable Energy STEAM Pack
Plant STEAM Activity Pack
River STEAM Activity Pack
Water STEAM Activity Pack