Morning Starters: Summer 1 - Record Breakers
Did You Know?
The sailfish is one of the fastest animals in the ocean. It is capable of swimming at speeds of up to 110 kilometres per hour. Special adaptations, such a torpedo-shaped body and a sword-like bill, help it cut through the water with ease. The large fin on its back folds down when it is swimming at speed, further reducing drag. The forked tail of the sailfish provides thrust and allows for powerful, rapid acceleration.
Credit: BBC One - Life
Word Challenge
Write a list of words, whose meanings show a gradual increase of speed.
Hint: You could start your list with the word ‘crawl’ and end with the word ‘rocketed.’
Grammar Challenge
Write a simile about the speed or ease at which a sailfish can move through water.
Example: The sailfish raced effortlessly towards the shoal like a knife through butter.
Number Challenge
Whilst hunting, a sailfish swam at a constant speed of 60 kilometres per hour.
To the nearest metre, how far did the sailfish travel in 10 seconds?
Critical Thinking
Why do you think some people enjoy fishing, even if they don’t catch any fish?