Morning Starters: Autumn 1 - Life Cycles
Did You Know?
Harp seal mothers equip their pups with excellent milk, containing ten times more fat than human milk. This supercharged nourishment helps pups develop a thick layer of blubber, protecting them from the freezing Arctic temperatures. Without this necessary fat, their survival would be at risk. This marvellous adaptation ensures pups can withstand the harsh Arctic environment and thrive.
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
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Write a sentence about a harp seal pup, its mother or the Arctic wilderness that includes a metaphor.
The pup’s blubber is a padded duvet, protecting it from the icy cold.
Note: A metaphor compares two unrelated things by stating one is the other.
Number Challenge
- A baby harp seal spends around 243 days developing in its mothers womb before it is born.
Use some or all the following numbers to make 348 (or as close as you can!).
30 20 8 5 4 2
Hint: You can add, subtract, multiply or divide the numbers to reach the target number.
Critical Thinking
What do harp seals and humans have in common?
Can you think of something that no-one else will have thought of?