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
Connect the sentences below, using the ‘best’ conjunction from the list above.
The ship rocked violently. The waves crashed over the deck.
Number Challenge
A film crew spent 228 days filming harp seals, recording for 6.5 hours each day.
1) How many full weeks did they film?
2) How many total hours did they spend filming?
Critical Thinking
Do you think people are born with resilience, or do they learn it as they grow up?