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Good day, everyone! Ed's excited to share a new collection of resources and inspiration for your homeschooling journey.
Good day, everyone! Ed's excited to share a new collection of resources and inspiration for your homeschooling journey.
MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE
Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations, or algorithms: it is about understanding.
MATHS
Number Ninjas and the Case of the Missing Cookies! 🕵️♀️🍪
Put on your detective hats and solve this delicious maths mystery!
The Case:
A baker baked a batch of cookies.
He put some cookies on a tray to cool.
When he returned, he found that 1/3 of the cookies were missing!
He counted 12 cookies left on the tray.
Your Mission:
How many cookies were on the tray originally?
If the baker suspects his dog ate the missing cookies, and each cookie has 50 calories, how many calories did the dog consume?
Bonus Challenge:
Write your own maths mystery story problem and challenge a friend or family member to solve it!
Share your detective work and any maths mysteries you create on social media using #EdExpress!
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LANGUAGE
Journey to Ancient Rome! 🏛️🇮🇹
Let's travel back in time and explore the fascinating world of Latin!
Today's Focus: Common Latin Phrases
Veni, vidi, vici. (I came, I saw, I conquered.)
Carpe diem. (Seize the day.)
Et tu, Brute? (Even you, Brutus?)
Ad astra per aspera. (A rough road leads to the stars / Through hardship to the stars.)
Alea iacta est. (The die is cast.)
Your Mission:
Research the meaning and historical context of these Latin phrases.
Try to use them in your own sentences or conversations.
Create a mini-presentation or poster showcasing these phrases and their meanings.
Bonus Challenges:
Learn other common Latin phrases or mottos.
Explore how Latin has influenced modern languages, especially English.
Find examples of Latin phrases used in everyday life (e.g., on coins, in mottos, or in scientific names).
Share your Latin language discoveries on social media using #EdExpress!
JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!
Q: Why did the student bring a frog to school?
A: To see his frog-ress report!
Ed - Your UK Home Education Companion
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