Morning Starters: Spring 2 - Arctic
Did You Know?
The Arctic is a cold and icy region that is located at the northernmost part of planet Earth. It is made up of frozen oceans, vast tundras and snowy landscapes. Although it’s much too cold for trees to grow in most areas of the Arctic, some tough species like dwarf birch and Arctic willow have adapted to survive in this harsh wilderness. Mammals, such as polar bears and Arctic foxes, are also able to endure the extreme weather of the Arctic region, where winter temperatures average at a bone-chilling minus 22°F.
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Word Challenge
Make a list of all the words in the ‘Did you know paragraph?’ that would suggest that living in the Arctic is very challenging.
Example:
Cold, icy, …
Grammar Challenge
Not only …. , but also …
Write a sentence about the Arctic that includes the above words.
Example:
Not only does the Arctic have long, icy winters, but also it has summer days when the sun never sets.
Number Challenge
Complete the following number sequences:
Critical Thinking
On a trip to the Arctic, you discover a brand new species of animal.
Make a quick sketch of this creature, thinking carefully about the features that enable it to survive in such an extreme environment.