Morning Starters: Spring 1 - Plastic Planet
Did You Know?
The Galápagos Islands are a haven for rare wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. However, plastic pollution threatens this ancient ecosystem. Communities and scientists on the islands are determined to fight back, cleaning beaches and reducing plastic use. Their goal is to create a plastic-free paradise and inspire the world to do the same, proving how determined teamwork can tackle even the biggest problems!
Where in the world are the Galápagos Islands? Click the 🌍
Word Challenge
Use the letter blocks to identify the words:
Help: The words appear in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.
Grammar Challenge
Write a descriptive sentence that follows on from the sentence below.
In the once pristine waters of the Galapagos Islands, a majestic sea turtle struggled to swim, its flippers caught in a tangle of plastic.
Number Challenge
What fraction of all the animals featured in the picture below are trapped inside a plastic container?
Critical Thinking
What could be a strong message on a poster that is designed to encourage people to take part in a beach clean-up?
Example:
“Save the Ocean, One Rubbish Bag at a Time!”
“Be the Change, Clean the Beach!”