Morning Starters: Summer 2 - Predator and Prey
Did You Know?
Flying fish have a remarkable escape strategy that allows them to evade predators in the open ocean. When threatened, they propel themselves out of the water at high speeds, using their powerful, fin-like tails to gain momentum. Once airborne, they spread their large, wing-like pectoral fins to glide above the surface, sometimes travelling over 200 metres in a single leap.
Word Challenge
Unscramble the following words:
1) davee
2) fecarsu
3) llavrtegin
Help: They all appear in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.
Grammar Challenge
Copy and connect the two simple sentences below, selecting the ‘best’ conjunction from the list above.
The flying fish soared above the waves. It disappeared into the ocean.
Number Challenge
The numbers 35, 74, 37 and 54 appear in the grid. Added together, they equal 200.
Make 200, using 4 different numbers arranged in a 2 x 2 grid.
Critical Thinking
Help: This idiom means to feel uncomfortable in a situation that is unfamiliar or not suited to you.