Morning Starters: Spring 2 - Deadly Creatures
Did You Know?
In some parts of the world, the mosquito is responsible for transmitting diseases like malaria, dengue and Zika. Its bite can introduce pathogens into the human bloodstream, leading to severe illness and even death. This makes it one of the most dangerous creatures on the planet.
Credit: CBBC Newsround
Word Challenge
Unscramble the words listed below:
- llthea
- gntttramsnii
- gspatohen
Hint: They all appear in the clip description.
Grammar Challenge
Rewrite the sentence below, adding a relative clause.
The mosquito sucked blood through its needle-like proboscis.
Example: The mosquito, which landed silently on the boy’s arm, sucked blood through its needle-like proboscis.
Number Challenge
- A mosquito’s mouthpart contains 6 needle-like structures called stylets.
If 6 is the answer, what was the question? Can you think of a question that no-one else will have thought of?
Critical Thinking
Should mosquitoes be eliminated (wiped out) by humans? Why do you think this?