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Sound the alarm, homeschoolers! Ed here, with a code red learning alert. Get ready for a day of action-packed education and mind-blowing fun!

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MATHS
Money Matters! 💰🧮

Let's sharpen our financial skills and become savvy shoppers!

Your Mission:

1. Budgeting Basics:

   • Imagine you have £20 to spend on a week's worth of snacks.

   • Create a budget, listing the snacks you want to buy and their estimated costs.

   • Make sure you don't exceed your budget!

2. Sale Savings:

   • A shop is offering a 25% discount on all toys. If a toy originally costs £12, how much will it cost in the sale?

   • A video game is on sale for £30, which is 20% off its original price. What was the original price?

3. Currency Conversions:

   • Research the currencies used in different countries (e.g., euros, dollars, yen).

   • Choose a country and find out the current exchange rate between its currency and the British pound.

   • If you have £50, how much would that be worth in the other currency?

Bonus Challenges:

• Learn about different ways to save money, such as setting a budget, using coupons, and comparing prices.

• Research the concept of interest and how it applies to savings accounts and loans.

• Create a presentation or poster about financial literacy.

Share your money management skills and tips on social media using #EdExpress!

SCIENCE
The Wonderful World of Water! 💧🌎

Let's dive into the fascinating properties and importance of water!

Your Mission:

1. Water Wonders:

   • Explore the different states of water (solid, liquid, gas) and how they transform through freezing, melting, boiling, and condensation.

   • Conduct experiments to demonstrate the properties of water, such as surface tension, cohesion, and adhesion.

2. Water in Nature:

   • Research the water cycle and its importance for life on Earth.

   • Learn about different water sources (rivers, lakes, oceans, groundwater) and how they are connected.

   • Discuss the importance of water conservation and how we can protect our water resources.

3. Water for Life:

   • Investigate the role of water in our bodies and why it's essential for our health.

   • Learn about the importance of staying hydrated and the different ways we can consume water.

   • Discuss the challenges faced by people around the world who lack access to clean water.

Bonus Challenges:

• Create a water cycle diagram or model.

• Build a mini water filtration system using simple materials.

• Research the impact of pollution on water quality.

• Share your water-related discoveries and experiments on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity encourages scientific inquiry, an understanding of the importance of water, and an appreciation for the natural world. Let's dive into the wonderful world of water!

JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!

Q: Why did the picture go to jail?

A: Because it was framed!

Ed - Your UK Home Education Companion

Keep exploring, keep learning, and keep having fun!

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