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Did you know a new Octopus species has been discovered? It is called the Tree Octopi.
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Learner IV. B. 3 = Learners gather information appropriate to the task by:                                                   3. Systematically questioning and assessing validity and accuracy of information. 

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Learner IV. B. 3 = Learners gather information appropriate to the task by:                                                   3. Systematically questioning and assessing validity and accuracy of information. 

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The new National School Library Standards reflect an evolution of AASL learning standards and program guidelines, now referred to as "Standards" and framed within a single text.

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https://www.bu.edu/lernet/artemis/years/2020/projects/StudentWebsites/NadiaWebsite/TreeOctupus.html

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What They Are

On average, these animals are 30-33 cm from tentacle tip to mantle as adults.
These octopi are amphibious, so they spend only their early life and a part of the mating season in the water.
Thanks to the moisture of the rainforests and their specialized skin adaptions, they can stay out of the water for long periods of time.
However, they do spend time in small pools of water to avoid unnecessarily drying out.

These cephalopods have the largest brain to body ratio in their family.

Where They Live

Tree Octopi can be found in the temperate rainforests of the Olympic Penninsula on the West Coast of North America.
The map above shows where they live, including their spawning waters.

Why It's Endangered

This octopus is endangered for a multitude of reasons. They are losing habitat space by logging and suburban encroachment. The multitude of new roads are cutting is access to the water necessary for spawning. Foreign species such as cats hunt the octopi, along with the increasing numbers of their natural predators such as bald eagles and sasquatches, causing numbers to drastically fall. What few that make it to the Canal are further hampered in their reproduction by the growing problem of pollution from farming and residential run-off.

Another problem these animals face is overharvesting by the new-illegal octopus trade. After the use of bird-feathers, fashion turned to octopi. They were considered fashionable decorations for hats, as can be seen in the image above.
Efforts were made to protect these animals in the past, but their efforts were stopped by the timber industry. The octopi were found a nuisance by the lumberjack, as they would hide among the felled trees, gumming up sawmills and staining pulp vats with their ink. Meetings were held to teach everyone (incorrectly) that tree octopi were bad, as is shown in the photograph above. For this image, many of these gentle species were killed.

How You Can Help

Below are a few ways you can help the tree octopi survive!

Write your representatives to let them know that you are concerned and that you feel the tree octopus should be included on the Endangered Species List and given special protection.

Write to celebrities asking them to speak out on behalf of the tree octopus during press junkets and award shows.

Help build awareness of the tree octopus by telling your friends, co-workers, or even random people on the streets.

Place a tentacle ribbon on your website or social media.

Participate in tree octopus awareness marches. You can demonstrate their plight during the march by having your friends dress up as tree octopuses while you attack them in a lumberjack costume.

Pamphlet your neighborhood. Tentacle ribbons make excellent doorknob hangers.

Boycott companies that use non-tree-octopus-safe wood harvesting practices.

Other

Visit the link below to learn more.

Tree Octopi

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https://study.com/academy/lesson/evaluating-sources-for-reliability-credibility-and-worth.html

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https://guides.library.illinoisstate.edu/ld.php?content_id=14672390

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https://www.commonsensemedia.org/videos/5-ways-to-spot-fake-news

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Parent’s Guide: watch Common Sense Media’s 5 Ways to Spot Fake News advice video to help you make informed decisions with your children.

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https://www.commonsense.org/education/lists/most-reliable-and-credible-sources-for-students

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Most Reliable and Credible Sources for Students | Common Sense Education

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Most Reliable and Credible Sources for Students is a list of 27 apps, games, and websites curated by Common Sense Education editors.

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https://www.commonsense.org/education/reviews/choosito

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Teachers could have students conduct safe searches while reading articles customized to their reading level and subjects. Teachers should tell each student which reading level and subjects they should choose before searching, and they should note that sometimes it's best to choose two reading levels to sort through. Teachers should review what makes a good source while researching before students begin searching. Choosito suggests reviewing the five Ws (who, what, where, when and why) with students as a good place to start discussing what makes a good resource. Teachers can rate resources found in the Choosito library to show students what's reliable and useful. There's no dedicated teacher dashboard, but adding one would be useful as a tool for helping kids get specific directions on effective searching.

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Choosito is a Web-based, customizable search engine specifically made for students to safely search classroom-ready topics. The sources on the site are curated by educational professionals, and teachers can rate the resources (although few resources have been rated thus far). Users can narrow their search results by choosing reading levels (the reading levels are early, emerging, fluent, and advanced). Users can also search by subject level. On the flip side, users can also expand the "related search" to see suggestions for other search terms or to find similar resources.

The site helps students effectively search for topics they want to learn more about in a safe environment, which is a huge plus for many educators, allowing them a little more control while students surf the Web. This is a helpful tool that makes research time all about research rather than about seeking kid-appropriate content. Students and teachers can (roughly) choose Lexile levels for students to sort through a library of trusted resources curated by educators. If they search the Choosito library but can't find what they're looking for, students can search the Web with a search engine powered by Bing.

Students will likely need supports from the teacher in order to make the most of their learning. Searching on its own can help students gain new knowledge, but it's ultimately up to the teacher to help guide students toward more deeper thinking. Choosito is, at its core, simply a safe search engine for finding resources about topics that might interest students.

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Choosito Review for Teachers | Common Sense Education

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Is Choosito good for learning? Use Common Sense Education's reviews and learning ratings to find the best media and edtech resources for your classroom.

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https://get.checkology.org/

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Checkology is a free e-learning platform with engaging, authoritative lessons on subjects like news media bias, misinformation, conspiratorial thinking and more. Learners develop the ability to identify credible information, seek out reliable sources and apply critical thinking skills to separate fact-based content from falsehoods.

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https://www.sweetsearch.com/