Morning Starters: Summer 2 - Oceans
Did You Know?
Spider crabs gather by the thousands in the Southern Ocean along Australia’s coastline, forming a spectacular procession as they march across the seagrass plains. This mass gathering occurs during molting, a process in which the crabs shed their old shells to grow new ones. Although they are vulnerable during this time, their large numbers offer protection from predators.
Where in the world is the Southern Ocean? Click the 🌍
Word Challenge
Identify and write the correct spelling of each back-to-front word:
1) elbarenluv
2) noissecorp
3) ralucatceps
Grammar Challenge
Copy and connect the two simple sentences below, selecting the ‘best’ conjunction from the list above.
The army of spider crabs moved slowly. They were determined to reach their molting site.
Number Challenge
Fact: A crab is a decapod, and all decapods (including crabs, shrimps, and lobsters) have 10 legs.
On a particular area of ocean floor, there are the following numbers of decapods:
- 12,392 crabs🦀
- 16,989 shrimps 🦐
- 179 lobsters 🦞
How many legs are there in total among all the decapods?
Critical Thinking
“Out with the old, in with the new.”
Can you think of a time when you have let go of something to make way for something new?