Morning Starters: Summer 2 - Ice Age
Did You Know?
Mammoths were equipped with thick fur and long, curved tusks – adaptations that helped them thrive in the frigid Ice Age environment. Unfortunately, a changing climate and hunting by humans contributed to their extinction. Remarkably, some mammoths have been discovered perfectly preserved in ice, providing us with a fascinating glimpse into the past.
Credit: BBC Two - Woolly Mammoth: Secrets from the Ice
Word Challenge
Write a synonym for each word underlined in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.
Grammar Challenge
Copy and complete the sentence below with a simile.
The mammoth trudged through the thick snow like …
Example: The mammoth trudged through the thick snow like a giant wading through a swamp.
Number Challenge
- The last known group of woolly mammoths survived until about 1650 B.C.
Molly said, “Woolly mammoths have been extinct for over 4,000 years.”
Do you agree with Molly? Why do you think this?
Critical Thinking
What are the similarities and differences between mammoths and modern elephants?