Morning Starters: Summer 2 - Oceans
Did You Know?
In the ocean, remarkable partnerships exist, like the one between the tiny Columbus crab and the loggerhead turtle. The crab hitches a ride on the turtle’s shell, using it as a mobile home. In return, it grooms the turtle, removing parasites and helping to keep it healthy. This fascinating teamwork showcases the clever ways ocean creatures survive and thrive together in their watery world.
Word Challenge
Compound words are created when two or more words combine to form a new single word.
Example: team + work = teamwork
Make a list of the compound words that appear on this page.
Grammar Challenge
Construct a descriptive sentence that includes the following words and phrases:
Number Challenge
Fact: Around 8 million tonnes of plastic end up in the world’s oceans each year.
Use your knowledge of the 8 times table to write the 8 million times table.
Example:
8,000,000 x 1 = 8,000,000
8,000,000 x 2 = 16,000,000
Critical Thinking
Can you think of another example of a partnership between animals that helps both of them?
How do they benefit from working together?