Morning Starters: Autumn 1 - Riveting Rockpools
Did You Know?
Limpets are commonly found in rockpools. Most of the time, they can be seen with their cone-shaped shells firmly attached to rocks. Although they may appear harmless, limpets can be surprisingly tough and aggressive when necessary. If a starfish attempts to attack, a limpet will lift its shell off the rock and begin rotating. The sharp edge of its shell can cause significant damage to the starfish’s tubed feet.
Word Challenge
The word ‘starfish’ is a compound word, made by combining two different words – ‘star’ and ‘fish.’
Make a list of compound words.
Example:
strawberry, cupcake, …
Grammar Challenge
Write a descriptive sentence that starts in the following way.
The starfish’s arm was damaged because …
Example: The starfish’s arm was damaged because it was snagged on a jagged rock.
Number Challenge
What mathematical things can you say about the starfish-like image below?
Critical Thinking
What do you consider to be the main similarities and differences between a starfish and a limpet?
