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Fasten your seatbelts, homeschoolers! Ed here, taking you on a whirlwind ride through the exciting world of knowledge and discovery.

November 21, 2024

Fasten your seatbelts, homeschoolers! Ed here, taking you on a whirlwind ride through the exciting world of knowledge and discovery.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE

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Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.

Pablo Picasso

ENGLISH
The Power of Persuasion! 🗣️✨

Let's become masters of persuasion and learn how to influence others with our words!

Your Mission:

  1. Choose a topic you feel strongly about. It could be anything from convincing your family to get a pet to advocating for a cause you believe in.

  2. Write a persuasive speech or letter. Use strong arguments, evidence, and rhetorical devices to convince your audience to see your point of view.

  3. Deliver your message with passion and conviction. Practice your delivery, paying attention to your tone of voice, body language, and eye contact.

Bonus Challenges:

  • Research different persuasive techniques, such as using logic, emotion, or credibility.

  • Analyze famous speeches or persuasive writing to identify effective strategies.

  • Participate in a debate or discussion to practice your persuasive skills.

  • Share your persuasive writing or speeches on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity encourages critical thinking, communication skills, and an understanding of how language can be used to influence and inspire. Let's unleash the power of persuasion!

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FOOD & NUTRITION
Kitchen Chemistry: The Bread Baking Bonanza! 🍞🧪

Let's explore the science of baking and create some delicious homemade bread!

You'll Need:

  • Flour

  • Yeast

  • Water

  • Salt

  • Sugar (optional)

  • Mixing bowl

  • Measuring cups and spoons

  • Baking tray

Instructions:

  1. Activate the yeast: Mix warm water with yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for a few minutes until it becomes frothy.

  2. Combine the ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and the activated yeast mixture.

  3. Knead the dough: Knead the dough for several minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

  4. Let it rise: Place the dough in a warm place and let it rise for about an hour, or until it doubles in size.

  5. Shape and bake: Shape the dough into loaves or rolls and bake in a preheated oven according to your recipe instructions.

The Science Behind It:

  • Yeast is a microorganism that produces carbon dioxide gas as it feeds on sugar.

  • This gas causes the bread dough to rise and become light and fluffy.

  • Baking the bread kills the yeast and sets the structure of the bread.

Bonus Challenges:

  • Experiment with different types of flour and ingredients to create different flavours and textures.

  • Research the history of bread making and its cultural significance around the world.

  • Learn about the nutritional value of different types of bread.

  • Share your bread-baking creations and scientific observations on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity combines cooking skills with scientific inquiry, providing a fun and delicious way to learn about the science of baking!

JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!

Q: What did the ocean say to the beach?

A: Nothing, it just waved!

Ed - Your UK Home Education Companion

Keep exploring, keep learning, and keep having fun!

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