Octopus School resources consist of units. Each unit includes science books and follow up comprehension activities.
STEAM Activity Packs
Water STEAM Activity Pack
River STEAM Activity Pack
Plant STEAM Activity Pack
Renewable Energy STEAM Activity Pack
Pollution
Human Body
Water STEAM Activity Pack
River STEAM Activity Pack
Renewable Energy STEAM Activity Pack
Plant STEAM Activity Pack
Pollution
Human Body
Science Books & STEAM Activities
All About Water: Includes book, 2 worksheets, 4 STEAM Activities
Mudfish: Includes book, 3 worksheets, 1 STEAM activity
Water Conservation: includes book, 1 worksheet, game, 1 STEAM activity
Fish Passes: includes book, 3 worksheets, game 1 STEAM activity
Tuna: includes book, 2 worksheets, game, 1 STEAM activity
River Animals of Aotearoa: includes book, 3 worksheets, 2 games
Migratory Galaxiids: includes book, 3 worksheets, game 1 STEAM activity
Living by Rivers: includes book, 1 worksheet, 3 STEAM activities
Seed Dispersal: includes book, 1 worksheet, 1 STEAM activity
Pollination: includes book, 2 worksheets
Plants in the Kitchen: includes book, 2 worksheets, 3 STEAM activities
Plant Structures: includes book, 4 worksheets, 3 STEAM activities
Germination: includes book, 2 worksheets, game, 1 STEAM activity
All About Energy: includes book, 1 worksheet, game, 1 STEAM activity
Electricity: includes book, 2 worksheets, game, 1 STEAM activity
Renewable Energy: includes book, 1 worksheet, game 1 STEAM activity
Geothermal Power: includes book, 1 worksheets, game, 1 STEAM activity
Hydro power: includes book, 1 game, 2 STEAM activities
Solar Power: includes book, 1 worksheet, game, 1 STEAM activity
Wind power: includes book, game, 1 STEAM activity
Posters
Water
River
Plant
Renewable Energy
Experiments
Crafts Activities
Science Books
Our books are well illustrated with many diagrams breaking down complex science topics of biology, ecology, chemistry and physics. All Books come with STEAM/STEM activities, games and worksheets giving kids a chance to reflect on their learning and understanding in hands-on fun creative ways.
STEAM activities
What is STEAM?
STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and maths it is similar to STEM but has an ‘a’ to represent art. Octopus School values art in reflecting on scientific understanding. Art enables kids to think creatively and innovatively very important life skills for their future. Multiple art mediums allow kids to explore scientific topics in different ways and add their own unique personal spin to it.
What are the learning benefits of STEAM/STEM?
Enhanced problem solving skills
Innovative thinking skills
Ability to conceptualize ideas
Ability to transform 2D ideas to 3D forms
Creative thinking skills
Global awareness
Confidence in articulating ideas
Science Worksheet Activities
Our worksheet activities and games encourage kids to reflect on their learning in fun ways. They involve hands-on sequencing, matching, and playing and engage kids to think critically about topics.
STEAM Creator Activities
Creator STEAM activities are unique to Octopus School and involve the creative process.
The Creative Process
Preparation: kids brainstorm exploring their ideas and knowledge.
Incubation: kids sketch planning and visualizing their ideas.
Inspiration: kids create transforming 2D ideas into 3D forms.
Verification: kids present articulating their ideas and knowledge.