Morning Starters: Spring 1 - Mighty Mountains
Did You Know?
High in the Bolivian Andes, 3,500 miles above sea level, lies the Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat. Once an ancient lake, it is now a dazzling, white desert of salt crystals. Although its environment is hostile, it’s breathtakingly beautiful. When rainwater floods the flats, the surface reflects the sky like a giant mirror, creating a scene so stunning it seems otherworldly.
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Word Challenge
List all of the adjectives that appear in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.
Example:
beautiful, giant. …
Grammar Challenge
Copy and complete the sentence below.
Beneath the stars, the ancient lake …
Write a second descriptive sentence that follows on from the one you have just written.
Number Challenge
Fact: The Salar is covered in hexagonal shapes that fit together without any gaps.
How many lines would be needed to draw 6 hexagons that fit together?
Critical Thinking
The Salar de Uyuni is often described as one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
What is the most beautiful place you’ve ever visited? What made it so memorable?