Morning Starters: Autumn 1 - River Life
Did You Know?
The Yukon River is an ancient and mighty river, which flows through Canada and Alaska. It is a haven for wildlife. Having swam thousands of miles from the open ocean, salmon swim up the Yukon to lay their eggs in shallow water. Here, grizzly bears feast on the fish, building up fat reserves for the winter months and their period of hibernation.
Where in the world is the Yukon River? Click the 🌍
Credit: BBC Two - Earth's Great Rivers II
Word Challenge
List the words in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph that have 7 letters.
Example:
ancient, grizzly, …
Grammar Challenge
Rewrite the sentence below, adding a relative clause that starts with the pronoun ‘which’.
The triumphant bear scooped up the salmon with its powerful paw.
Example:
The triumphant bear, which hadn’t eaten for over a week, scooped up the salmon with its powerful paw.
Number Challenge
Fact: Grizzly bears can weigh up to 360 kg.
List the factor pairs of 360.
Example:
10 and 36 is a factor pair because 10 x 36 = 360
Critical Thinking
“My life is like a river because it is full of surprises.”
Why else might your life be like a river?