Morning Starters: Spring 2 - The Planets
Did You Know?
Telescopes and rovers have allowed scientists to capture stunning images of the planets in our solar system, revealing fascinating details about their surfaces and atmospheres. In fact, the BBC Symphony Orchestra once performed Gustav Holst’s famous composition The Planets, with these mesmerizing images as a backdrop, beautifully blending music with the wonders of space.
Word Challenge
Copy and correct just the words (listed above) that have a spelling error.
Help: All of the words appear in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.
Grammar Challenge
Proofread and rewrite the sentence below with the correct number of capital letters.
as he pointed at the image of mars, brian said excitedly “i can’t wait to hear the orchestra play gustav holst’s musical masterpiece.”
Number Challenge
Fact: Gustav Holst was born on 21st September1874
What is the difference between the biggest and smallest number that can be made from the birth date digits listed above?
Critical Thinking
If you could visit any planet in our solar system, which one would you choose and why?