Morning Starters: Autumn 2 - Forces of Nature
Did You Know?
For a long time, scientists believed there were four forces of nature: gravity, electromagnetism, and the strong and weak nuclear forces that hold atoms together or break them apart. However, scientists are now exploring the possibility of a fifth force – a mysterious force that might explain why stars, planets and life itself exist. This discovery could solve some of the universe’s greatest puzzles!
Word Challenge
Complete the list of words below by identifying the missing letter:
1) _ c i e n _ _ s t _
2) _ i _ t h
3) _ i s c _ v e r _
4) n _ c _ _ a r
Hint: All of the words can be found in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.
Grammar Challenge
Copy and complete the sentence below.
“I can’t believe what I’ve just discovered!” exclaimed the scientist as she …
Now write a second sentence that follows on from this sentence.
Number Challenge
The Fives Challenge
Is it possible to make the numbers 1 to 10 using just the number five?
Example:
1 = (5 + 5) ÷ (5 + 5)
Note: You can add, subtract, multiply or divide the number five
Critical Thinking
Which of life’s ‘big puzzles’ would you like to solve?