Morning Starters: Spring 2 - Electricity
Did You Know?
Electric eels use electricity to hunt their prey. They can release shocks of up to 650 volts to paralyze fish and stop them from escaping. To maximize their power, they curl their bodies so that their electric organ’s poles are closer together. These shocking predators are truly one of nature’s most electrifying creatures!
Word Challenge
Write the antonym of each word underlined in the ‘Did you know’ paragraph.
Note: An antonym is the opposite meaning of another word.
Grammar Challenge
Write a descriptive sentence about an electric eel that includes the following words:
Number Challenge
Fact: In the UK, homes receive 230 volts of electricity.
Around how many times more powerful is the electricity that comes from an electric eel than the electricity that comes into your home?
Help: Use the number fact above and in the ‘Did you know paragraph’.
Critical Thinking
In Japan, some eel aquariums are wired up to Christmas tree lights. The lights turn on when the fish release their electric shocks!
How does knowing this make you feel? Why?