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Morning Starters: Summer 2 - Wetland Wonders

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Did You Know?

Pantanal giant water lilies can grow up to 2.5 metres wide, making them the largest water plants in the world. They grow rapidly, sometimes broadening up to 20 centimetres in a single day! Their size allows them to dominate the waters and block sunlight from reaching the smaller aquatic plants beneath. This creates a very competitive environment for other species.

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Credit: BBC One - Green Planet

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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Rewrite the sentence below, using the passive voice.

The giant water lilies block sunlight from smaller plants beneath them.

Number Challenge

In the Pantanal, the diameter of a water lily is 1.5 meters.

What is the circumference of the water lily to the nearest metre?

Hint: To find the circumference of a circle you must multiply the diameter by pi. (pi 3.14)

Critical Thinking

Which of the following organisms is the odd one out?

  • Giant water lily
  • anaconda
  • apple snail

Why do you think this?