🚂 Ed Express [092]

Greetings, inquisitive minds! It's Ed, your resident explorer, ready to uncover the hidden gems of knowledge.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE

MATHS
Maths in Motion! 🏃‍♂️🧮

Let's get active and explore maths in the real world!

Your Mission:

1. Choose a physical activity you enjoy (walking, running, cycling, skipping, etc.).

2. Time yourself doing the activity for a set duration (e.g., 10 minutes, 30 minutes, or the length of a specific route).

3. If possible, use a fitness tracker or app to record your distance and speed.

4. Calculate your average speed using the formula: speed = distance ÷ time.

5. If you don't have a way to measure distance, estimate how far you think you travelled and use that in your calculations.

Bonus challenges:

• Try different activities and compare your average speeds.

• Set a goal for yourself (e.g., increase your speed or distance over time).

• Use a map to plan a route and calculate the total distance before you start.

• Share your maths in motion adventures on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity combines maths skills with physical exercise, making learning fun and active!

ART
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall! 🪞✨

Let's explore the fascinating world of reflections and symmetry!

Your Mission:

1. Find a mirror (any size will do).

2. Gather a collection of interesting objects with different shapes, colours, and textures.

3. Experiment with reflections! Place the objects in front of the mirror and observe how their reflections change depending on their position and angle.

4. Create a reflective artwork! Use your observations to create a drawing, painting, or collage that incorporates reflections and symmetry.

Bonus Challenges:

• Use a variety of materials to create different textures and effects in your artwork.

• Research famous artists who have explored the theme of reflection in their work.

• Create a self-portrait using a mirror.

• Share your reflective artwork on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity encourages observation skills, creativity, and an understanding of symmetry and reflection. It's a fun and engaging way to explore the artistic possibilities of mirrors and everyday objects!

JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!

Q: Why did the student get upset when the teacher called him average?

A: Because it was a 'mean' thing to say!

Ed - Your UK Home Education Companion

Keep exploring, keep learning, and keep having fun!

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