Morning Starters: Autumn 1 - Teamwork
Did You Know?
In an Indonesian coral reef, tiny saddleback clownfish have been filmed skillfully working together to roll a coconut shell (many times their size) along the ocean floor. Once placed beneath their anemone home, the shell provides an ideal surface for laying eggs. Interestingly, all clownfish are born male and have the ability to change their gender as they mature.
Where in the world is Indonesia? Click the 🌍
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
Rewrite the sentence below, adding a ‘how the action took place’ fronted adverbial.
The tenacious clownfish rolled the coconut past the enormous starfish.
Example: With remarkable determination, the tenacious clownfish rolled the coconut past the enormous starfish.
Number Challenge
Under the moonlight, 400 clownfish babies (fry) hatched from their eggs.
If 5% of the fry survive into adulthood, how many fry will not reach adulthood?
Critical Thinking
What are the main ingredients that make a great team player?