3FN11 – Science – Octopus Arms

How do FreeNode lessons work?

FreeNodes are instructor-led schooling lessons with a unique approach, granting you the freedom to independently teach using a personalized lesson plan. This autonomy enables you to tailor your lessons to suit students’ individual needs, learning styles, and interests.

To use a FreeNode, read the provided class outline & follow the formatting provided for each class. Make sure to touch on the Theocratic Connection in each class. Follow the outline closely so it is aligned with our main at-home curriculum.

How Do I Use the FreeNode?

Read this lesson plan before class to familiarize yourself with the ideas and concepts you’ll be teaching the students. You may print this page out if you need to use it as a reference point during live classes.

This lesson is a guide, but feel free to expand on the content or decrease/increase what you teach depending on the learning levels of the students in your class or the amount of time you have to cover the material.

Can I show videos in FN classes?

Yes, feel free to include additional material to supplement the class lesson material. Videos, Physical Objects, Games, Activities, etc. are okay to share in live classes.

Videos should have no advertisements or logos and should be viewed by you before showing them to the students to ensure no offensive or questionable content is included.

The video should make up only 1-3 minutes of the live class and should not take the place of instructor-led instruction. Videos should be supplementary only.

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Class Lesson Plan

Objectives:

Students will explore the fascinating features of octopus arms, understanding their unique characteristics and how Jehovah’s design equips octopuses for survival.

Materials:

Whiteboard/Chalkboard and markers/chalk
Visual aids (pictures of octopus, diagrams of octopus arms and suckers, if available)
Interactive online resources (optional)

Introduction (5 minutes):

Begin by discussing the octopus as a creature with unique characteristics. Ask questions like, “Have you heard about octopuses before?” or “What do you know about their arms?”

Theocratic Connections:

Emphasize the idea that Jehovah designed animals with specific qualities and abilities. Discuss how the octopus’s features teach us about Jehovah’s wisdom.

Activity 1 – Octopus Arms (10 minutes):

Discuss the physical characteristics of octopus arms, emphasizing their length, suction cups, and flexibility. Show pictures of octopuses using their arms for various activities. Optional: Show them how to draw an octopus and label its arms, emphasizing the absence of bones and the presence of suction cups. Encourage creativity in representing how octopuses use their arms.

Activity 2 – Special Features of Octopus Arms (10 minutes):

Explain how octopus arms are without bones, allowing them to bend in any direction. Discuss the strength of octopus arms and their ability to lift heavy objects underwater. Show pictures of octopuses using their arms for various tasks. Discuss how octopus arms are adapted for strength and grip.

Discuss the maneuverability and flexibility of octopus arms and how they help the octopus move and squeeze into small spaces. Optional: Use playdoh or modelclay to show them how to create a model of an octopus arm, emphasizing flexibility. Encourage them to experiment with bending and shaping the arm.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

Recap the main points about octopus arms, emphasizing their unique features and adaptability.

Assessment:

Evaluate student understanding through class discussions, participation in activities, and their ability to explain the purposes and features of octopus arms.