Morning Starters: Autumn 1 - Nature's Builders
Did You Know?
Beavers are a species of rodent that are famous for building impressive structures from wood that include dams and lodges. Beavers use their oversized teeth to gnaw effortlessly through tree trunks. Their teeth are hardened with iron, giving them a bright, rust-orange colour.
Credit: BBC Two- Springwatch
Word Challenge
The word ‘dam’ is interesting because, when spelled backwards, a new word is formed.
List some more words like this.
Grammar Challenge
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Copy and complete the following list sentence with three verbs.
The beaver was hard at work: ______ , ______ , _______ .
Number Challenge
- A prehistoric beaver measured around 2.25 m in length.
- A modern beaver measures around 175 cm in length.
What is the difference in length between a prehistoric and a modern beaver?
Critical Thinking
When did you make something that you were really proud of?
(Explain what it was and why you were so proud.)