Morning Starters: Autumn 2 - Resilient & Resourceful
Did You Know?
The long-tailed macaque is a highly intelligent and resourceful primate, especially when it comes to finding food. On tropical beaches, it enjoys a shellfish buffet by skillfully using rocks as tools. With various rock-smashing techniques, the macaque expertly breaks open the tough outer shells of clams and other shellfish to reach the soft meat inside. This clever behaviour showcases its remarkable problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to its environment.
Word Challenge
List some words, like the word ‘macaque’, that start with the letter ‘m’ and end with the letter ‘e’.
m __________ e
Grammar Challenge
Construct a sentence about a long-tailed macaque that includes the following words:
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- precision
- cracked
- oyster
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Challenge: Write a follow-on sentence that includes a colon to introduce a list.
Number Challenge
A young male macaque only managed to smash open 3 out of every four shells found.
If he found 64 shells, how many of these did the macaque manage to open?
Critical Thinking
“A person who never made a mistake, never tried anything new.”
Do you agree with Albert Einstein’s famous statement? Why? Why not?