Morning Starters: Spring 2 - Electricity
Did You Know?
A flash of lightning is a massive electrical spark, caused when electrical charges in clouds discharge to the ground or to another cloud. Lightning strikes are most frequent in the Congo, which experiences more thunderstorms than anywhere else on Earth. These spectacular storms light up the sky, reminding us of nature’s power.
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Word Challenge
Make a list of words that contain the word root ‘light’.
Example:
lightning, lighten, …
Grammar Challenge
Rewrite the two sentences below as a single sentence, selecting a conjunction from the list above.
The mighty oak tree exploded. It was struck by a bolt of lightning.
Number Challenge
Fact: Around the world, an average of 44 strikes take place every second.
Calculate how many strikes occur in:
1) One minute
2) One hour
3) One day
Critical Thinking
Lightning is both beautiful and dangerous.
Can you think of other things in life that are like this?