Morning Starters: Autumn 1 - Epic Journeys
Did You Know?
Charles Darwin sailed to the volcanic Galápagos Islands in 1835 on the HMS Beagle. His observations of animal species and how they had adapted to survive on different islands helped shape his theory of evolution. Darwin’s exploration of these unique ecosystems led to groundbreaking insights into natural selection. His subsequent publication of ‘On the Origin of Species’ sparked widespread discussion and debate in the scientific community.
Credit: BBC One - Galapagos
Word Challenge
List all of the words that appear in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph that end with the suffix ‘-tion.’
Grammar Challenge
Rewrite the following sentence with alternative expanded noun phrases (underlined).
The enchanting Galapagos islands are renowned for their unique and diverse wildlife.
Number Challenge
How many years ago was Charles Darwin’s expedition to the Galapagos Islands?
Critical Thinking
What do you think is the most important thing to pack for a journey? Is it something physical (like food) or something you can’t touch (like courage)?