Morning Starters: Spring 1 - Mighty Mountains
Did You Know?
The UK is home to impressive mountains like Snowdon in Wales, which stands at a height of 1,085 metres above sea level. But compared to the towering giants of the Rockies, Andes, and Himalayas, it’s tiny! Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain, is nearly nine times the height of Snowdon. These mighty peaks remind us of the marvellous diversity of our planet’s landscapes and the adventures they inspire.
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Word Challenge
Word Ladder
Create a ladder of mountain-themed words, where the last letter of the word below is the first letter of the word above.
Example:
ledge
trail
summit
Grammar Challenge
Write a sentence about a mountain that starts with one of the following prepositions:
Example:
Beyond the tree line, the rugged peaks looked like they had been dipped in icing sugar.
Number Challenge
Use the fact in the ‘Did you Know? paragraph to calculate the heights of the mountains listed in the table.
Critical Thinking
“My life is like a mountain because of its ups and downs.”
Why else might your life be like a mountain?