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🚂 Ed Express [046]

Good morning, dreamers! Ed here, and I believe in the power of home education to turn dreams into reality. Let's make it happen together!

August 19, 2024

Good morning, dreamers! Ed here, and I believe in the power of home education to turn dreams into reality. Let's make it happen together!

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE

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The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice.

Brian Herbert

MATHS
Measurement Medley! 📏🧮

  • Convert 3 meters to centimetres.

  • A recipe calls for 500 ml of milk, but you only have a measuring cup with ounces. How many ounces of milk do you need? (1 ounce ≈ 28 ml)

  • A car travels 240 miles in 4 hours. What is its average speed?

  • A room is 5 meters long and 3 meters wide. What is its area?

  • If a scale on a map is 1:50,000, how many centimetres on the map represent 1 kilometre in real life?

  • A rectangular garden has a length of 12 meters and a width of 8 meters. What is its perimeter?

  • Convert 2.5 kilograms to grams.

  • A swimming pool is 20 meters long, 10 meters wide, and 2 meters deep. What is its volume?

  • A train travels at 70 miles per hour. How far will it travel in 3.5 hours?

  • A recipe requires 3/4 cup of flour, but you only have a 1/2 cup measure. How many times will you need to fill the 1/2 cup measure to get the required amount of flour?

Bonus Challenge:

Measure the dimensions of your bedroom and calculate its area and perimeter!

Share your measurement mastery on social media using #EdExpress! 📏📐

GEOGRAPHY
Monday Map Mania! 🗺️🔍

Let's embark on a virtual journey around the world with maps!

Your Mission:

  1. Choose a continent or country you'd like to explore.

  2. Find a map of that place online or in an atlas.

  3. Identify the capital city, major rivers, mountain ranges, and any other interesting landmarks.

  4. Research the climate, culture, and any unique geographical features of the region.

  5. Create a short presentation or poster showcasing your findings.

Bonus Challenges:

  • Use a map scale to calculate distances between different locations.

  • Compare and contrast different map projections (Mercator, Robinson, etc.).

  • Learn about different types of maps (political, physical, topographic, etc.) and their uses.

  • Explore online mapping tools like Google Maps or Google Earth to take a virtual tour of your chosen location.

  • Share your map adventures and newfound knowledge on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity encourages research skills, map reading, and a deeper appreciation for the diversity of our planet. Get ready to discover the world from the comfort of your home!

JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!

Q: What do you call a bear with no teeth?

A: A gummy bear!

Ed - Your UK Home Education Companion

Keep exploring, keep learning, and keep having fun!

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