Morning Starters: Spring 1 - Mighty Mountains
Did You Know?
The Alps were created millions of years ago when giant tectonic plates collided, pushing rocks upward into towering peaks. Later, powerful glaciers sculpted the landscape, carving valleys and shaping the mountains we see today. This ancient process formed one of the most familiar and beautiful mountain ranges in the world, now a haven for adventurers and wildlife alike.
Where in the world are the Alps? Click the 🌍
Word Challenge
Write the antonyms of each word underlined in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.
Help: An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word
Grammar Challenge
Complete the following sentence with a simile.
The jagged mountain peaks pierced the sky like …
Example:
The jagged mountain peaks pierced the sky like the fangs of a mythical creature.
Number Challenge
Fact: Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps, rises 4,809 metres above sea level.
Rearrange the digits in the number 4,809 to make:
1) Smallest even number
2) Largest multiple of 3
Critical Thinking
What are the main similarities between a Christmas cake and a mountain?
