The compass

ONE SEA, FOUR ADVENTURES!

🔎 Read and discover

  1. Which sport does Axel like? Why?
  2. What does he do before he stands up on his surfboard?
  3. Does Axel always stay on his board?
  4. Which sport does Sophie prefer?
  5. What does she use to breathe at the surface?
  6. Why can an octopus be difficult to see?
  7. Who goes kayaking with Sophie and Axel?
  8. Do they kayak far from the shore?
  9. Does Sophie want to paddle fast or look at everything?
  10. What do they use to move a paddleboard?
  11. How does Sophie usually start on her paddleboard?
  12. What happens when Axel tries to stand up immediately?

⚡ Spot the mistake!

Correct each sentence.

  1. Sophie and Axel always choose the same sport.
  2. Sophie looks for big waves when she goes snorkelling.
  3. They stand up in their kayak.
  4. Axel starts on his knees and stands up slowly.

💬 Your adventure

Discuss with a partner.

  1. Which of the four sports do you prefer? Why?
  2. Do you prefer exploring above or below the water?
  3. Are you more like Sophie or Axel? Explain.
  4. You can spend one day at the beach with them. Which two sports do you choose?

EXTRA CHALLENGE: Ask your partner two new questions about water sports. Tell the class their answers using he or she.


🐙 CURIOSITY CINEMA

Before watching

  1. How many arms does an octopus have?
  2. What do you think “camouflage” means?

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/facts/octopus?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Watch and discuss
3. What can the octopus change?
4. Is it always easy to see?
5. What surprises you most?

Imagine!
6. You can change colour like an octopus. Where do you hide?

Start with: “I hide… My colour is…”


Before watching:
“Axel has a compass. Can we make our own?”

  1. Name three objects you see.
  2. What are they making?
  3. What does the compass help us find?
  4. Would you like to make one?

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