Morning Starters: Autumn 2 - Climate Change
Did You Know?
The rapid melting of ice in the polar regions due to climate change is adding additional water to the World’s oceans. This is a big problem for small island nations like Palau in the middle of the Pacific. Rising water can lead to the loss of plant and animal life. It can also force people to move, threatening entire communities and unique island cultures. With higher sea levels, some islands could disappear entirely.
Word Challenge
Copy and correct just the words (listed below) that have a spelling error:
1) reigons
2) comunity
3) threatning
4) entirely
Hint: All of the words appear in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.
Grammar Challenge
Use the ‘Power of Three’ to describe the Pacific island of Pilau.
Example:
Surrounded by turquoise water, fringed by golden sand and bathed in sunlight, tourists flocked to the tiny island nation.
Number Challenge
Sea levels are rising at around 3 millimetres each year.
If this continues, how many centimetres will the sea have risen by 2100?
Critical Thinking
What are some everyday activities you do that might contribute to climate change? How can you change your habits to help the Earth?