Morning Starters: Autumn 2 - Climate Change
Did You Know?
Green turtles, which have swum the oceans of the world since prehistoric times, face an uncertain future due to global warming. This is because the gender of a green turtle depends on the temperature of the sand that incubates the egg. As sand temperature warms due to climate change, there are now far too many female hatchlings. With not enough males in the population, this marvellous marine reptile could soon become extinct.
Credit: BBC REEL
Word Challenge
Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check
Use the above strategy to learn the spellings of the words underlined in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.
Grammar Challenge
Turn the following statement into a question.
Turtles communicate through a variety of sounds that include grunts, hisses and clicks.
Number Challenge
A green turtle laid 160 eggs.
If 5% of her hatchlings were male, how many were female?
Critical Thinking
How could the carbon footprint of your school be reduced?
Note: A carbon footprint refers to the total amount of greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide (CO₂), that are emitted into the atmosphere as a result of human activities.