Morning Starters: Autumn 1 - A Bug's Life
Did You Know?
There is an insect that can survive the brutal Arctic winter. Whilst hibernating underground, ice encases the entire body of the Lapland queen bumblebee. Due to her thick fur (and other clever adaptations), she is able to endure the Arctic’s sub-zero temperatures, while the rest of her colony perishes.
Where in the world is Lapland? Click the 🌍
Word Challenge
Bees have 3 main body parts: a head, a thorax and an abdomen.
Find and list the 3-syllable words that appear in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.
Example: bum-ble-bee
Grammar Challenge
Copy and complete the following simile sentence starter.
Her tiny body was frozen …
Example: Her tiny body was frozen like a delicate leaf trapped in a block of ice.
Challenge: Now write a follow-on sentence that includes an example of personification.
Number Challenge
Facts: Bees are insects. All insects have six legs. A bee’s leg has 5 segments (parts).
How many leg segments will the following numbers of bees have?
1) 10 bees
2) 50 bees
3) 300 bees
Critical Thinking
If you had the opportunity to become a king or queen, would you accept the role? Why or why not?