Morning Starters: Autumn 1 - Teamwork
Did You Know?
Off the coast of New Zealand, false killer whales and dolphins often work together to gather small fish into gigantic ‘bait balls’, trapping them against the surface of the ocean. These skilled hunters patiently wait for larger fish to arrive on the scene before going in for the kill. It’s amazing how two very different species can work so well together towards a common goal!
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Word Challenge
Write a synonym for each underlined word.
Help: A synonym is a word that has the same or a similar meaning to another word.
Grammar Challenge
Rewrite the sentence below, adding a ‘where the action took place’ fronted adverbial.
The killer whales and dolphins were hunting together.
Example: Miles from shore, the killer whales and dolphins were hunting together.
Number Challenge
Fact: An adult male false killer whale can weigh as much as 2,300 kg.
Explore ways of making 2,300 by multiplying 3 different numbers.
Example:
4 x 25 x 23 = 2,300
Critical Thinking
What might stop a team from achieving its goal?