Morning Starters: Autumn 1 - A Bug's Life
Did You Know?
Fire ants are the masters of teamwork and cooperation. When their ant colony is flooded, they float to safety by forming a living raft. The raft is made by the resilient insects locking their legs together. Fire ants are called ‘fire ants’ because of the intense burning sensation their sting causes.
Credit: BBC One - A Perfect Planet
Word Challenge
Write a list of words that end in the suffix ‘-ant’.
Example: hesitant, participant
Grammar Challenge
Rewrite the sentence below, adding a fronted adverbial.
The fire ants drifted into deeper water.
Example: As dawn broke, the fire ants drifted into deeper water.
Number Challenge
- Ants are insects. All insects have six legs.
The answer is 6. What was the question?
Can you think of a question that no-one else will have thought of?
Critical Thinking
What qualities do you think are essential for someone to be considered a good team player?