Morning Starters: Spring 1 - Resilience
Did You Know?
At sea, a BBC film crew braved powerful waves and icy waters in the hope that they could film a population of harp seals in Antarctica. Despite the freezing temperatures and rough conditions, which damaged some of their equipment, they continued undeterred, showing remarkable resilience and teamwork. The dangerous journey highlighted their commitment to their profession and determination to show the wonders of the natural world to people around the world.
Where in the world is Antarctica? Click the 🌍
Word Challenge
Use the letter blocks to identify the words:
Help: The words appear in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.
Grammar Challenge
Rewrite the following two simple sentences as one, using a conjunction from the list above.
The ship rocked violently. The waves crashed over the deck.
Number Challenge
Fact: Wild animals are often filmed over weeks or months
It took a film crew 128 days to get the film they needed of harp seals.
How many full weeks were they filming for?
Approximately, how many months were they filming for?
Critical Thinking
Do you think people are born with resilience, or do they learn it as they grow?