Is it always, sometimes or never OK to put animals to work? Why do you think this?
Morning Starters: Spring 1 - Mighty Mountains
Did You Know?
Mountains attract skiers, climbers and hikers with their thrilling slopes and breathtaking views. To keep adventurers safe, trained rescue dogs and their handlers work tirelessly. With their excellent sense of smell and determination to save lives, these clever dogs can locate people buried under avalanches, even when visibility is poor.
Word Challenge
Make a list of all the different groups of people who are connected to or have an interest in mountains.
Example:
skiers, hikers, …
Grammar Challenge
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Rewrite the sentence below with the rescue dog performing 3 different actions.
The rescue dog bounded through the snow, sniffed the air for signs of life and dug furiously with its paws.
Number Challenge
Fact: Mountain rescue dogs can detect human scent up to 200 m away.
How close to 200 can you get using all of the digits listed below?
