🔍 Part 1: The Mystery of the Missing Penguins

1. Detective Sarah discovered that only 2/5 of the penguin colony was visible on the ice. She counted 24 penguins. How many penguins are in the entire colony?

2. Now that you know the total number of penguins, complete the mystery story:

The Mystery: "The Antarctic research team was puzzled. They could only see _______ penguins on the surface, but their underwater cameras revealed the shocking truth - there were actually _______ penguins in total! The missing penguins were ________________."

🌊 Part 2: The Secret of the Coral Reef

3. Marine biologist Dr. Kim found that 3/8 of the coral reef had been explored, covering an area of 150 square metres. What is the total area of the reef?

4. The reef holds many secrets! Circle what you think might be hidden in the unexplored areas:

A sunken treasure ship

A new species of fish

An underwater cave system

Ancient coral formations

5. Write the complete story of Dr. Kim's discovery:

🦘 Part 3: The Case of the Kangaroo Population

6. Wildlife ranger Tom counted 45 kangaroos, but this was only 5/9 of the total mob. How many kangaroos are there altogether?

7. The mystery deepens! Check all the places where the missing kangaroos might be hiding:

In the dense bushland

Near the waterhole

In the rocky outcrops

Sleeping under the trees

8. Complete the ranger's report:

"Day 3 of the kangaroo survey: I initially spotted _______ kangaroos in the open grassland. Using my fraction calculations, I determined the total mob size is _______ kangaroos. The remaining _______ kangaroos were likely __________________."

🐧 Part 4: The Mysterious Migration

9. Ornithologist Dr. Patel observed that 240 birds had arrived at the sanctuary, representing 4/7 of the total flock. Calculate the complete flock size.

10. Draw what you think the complete migration scene looks like:

11. Match each fraction clue with its story element:

1. 2/5 of penguins visible

2. 3/8 of reef explored

3. 5/9 of kangaroos counted

4. 4/7 of birds arrived

A. Hidden in bushland

B. Swimming underwater

C. Still flying to sanctuary

D. Unexplored ocean floor