1. Students will learn facts about the physical characteristics of the Giant Pacific Octopus, such as size, diet, habitat and characteristics. 
2. Students will learn how scientists use these characteristics to compare and classify a species like the Giant Pacific Octopus. 
3. Students will learn why conservation of all Octopus is so important and what is being done to prevent the extinction of this species. 
4. Students will learn new vocabulary words related to the study of the Giant Pacific Octopus and their ocean habitat.

Homework Offered
Your child may be interested in learning more facts about the topic of Giant Pacific Octopus and animal conservation science. Great science enrichment for independent or homeschooled learners. A certificate and a Giant Pacific Octopus activity, fact and vocabulary sheet will be available for download in the classroom after class.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
There is not a formal assessment for this class. Students will be learning concepts of animal science along with the opportunity to develop additional math, geography, vocabulary and creative thinking while learning about the Giant Pacific Octopus. A certificate and a Giant Pacific Octopus activity, fact and vocabulary sheet will be available for download in the classroom after class.
Grades Offered

The following science resources were used to create content for this class but will NOT be used as teaching tools during class:
Monterey Bay Aquarium 
Oceana.org
Nat Geo for kids