Morning Starters: Autumn 2 - Evolving & Adapting
Did You Know?
There are some frog species, such as Wallace’s flying frog, that have adaptations that enable them to glide through the air. Flaps of skin between their toes act like mini parachutes, slowing their descent as they fall. Known as flying frogs, travelling in this way enables them to escape predators, find food and navigate their forest habitats more effectively.
Credit: BBC Four - Weird Nature
Word Challenge
List some words, like the word ‘adaptation’, that start with the letter ‘a’ and end with the letter ‘n.’
a __________ n
Grammar Challenge
Rewrite the sentence below with alternative adjectives to the ones underlined.
A vibrant frog was gliding through the lush canopy, its emerald skin shimmering in the dappled sunlight.
Number Challenge
- 1 foot is approximately equal to 30 centimetres.
If a flying frog glided a distance of 30 feet, how many metres did it travel?
Critical Thinking
What might flying frogs of the future look like?
Describe in words or draw your thoughts.