Morning Starters: Autumn 2 - Resourcefulness
Did You Know?
Chimpanzees learn in ways much like human children – by copying skilled adults. Some chimp groups use wooden hammers or rocks to crack open nuts, while others use sticks to fish for termites. Even neighbouring troops can develop completely different techniques. This variety shows how resourceful and determined chimpanzees are in solving problems in their environment.
Credit: BBC Two - Natural World
Word Challenge
The word ‘chimpanzee’ has three syllables.
chimp-an-zee
Find and list the three-syllable words that appear in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.
Grammar Challenge
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Copy the sentence below, adding a ‘how the action took place’ fronted adverbial.
The chimp smashed open the nut with a wooden hammer.
Example:
With incredible force, the chimp smashed open the nut with a wooden hammer.
Number Challenge
Fact: A chimpanzee called Little Mamma is believed to be the oldest chimp ever recorded. She died in 2017 at the age of 82.
In which year was Little Mamma born?
Critical Thinking
Resourceful Reimagining
What could a paperclip be used for, besides holding paper together?
