Morning Starters: Autumn 1 - River Life
Did You Know?
The Zambezi River creates one of the world’s most dangerous waves! Known as the Zambezi wave, it’s formed by the river’s fast-moving currents. Professional surfers, like Mikey February, take on this monstrous wave, but it’s a risky challenge because of the powerful currents and lurking crocodiles.
Where in the world is the Zambezi River? Click the 🌍
Credit: BBC Two - Earth's Great Rivers II
Word Challenge
Write the correct spelling of each back-to-front word listed below:
1) suortsnom
2) souoregnad
3) lanoisseforp
4) lufrewop
Grammar Challenge
Write a descriptive sentence that follows on from the one below.
The surfer stood at the edge of the mighty Zambezi River, his surfboard gleaming under the African sun.
Number Challenge
Fact: The Zambezi River is 2,574 km long.
How many ways can you partition 2,574 into 3 parts?
Example:
2,500 + 70 + 4 = 2,574
Critical Thinking
What questions would you like to ask Mikey February about surfing the Zambezi?