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Winter wonderland greetings, homeschoolers! ❄️ Ed here, your guide to a cozy and educational December. Let's snuggle up with some hot cocoa and explore the magic of learning together!

Winter wonderland greetings, homeschoolers! ❄️ Ed here, your guide to a cozy and educational December. Let's snuggle up with some hot cocoa and explore the magic of learning together!

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Radio Dish

Guglielmo Marconi received the first transatlantic radio signal in St. John's, Newfoundland.

Thursday, 12th: 1901

MATHS
Measurement Mania! 📏🧮

Let's dive into the world of measurement and explore different units and conversions!

Your Mission:

  1. Measure Up:

    • Gather a variety of objects from around your house (e.g., books, furniture, toys).

    • Use a ruler, tape measure, or other measuring tools to measure their length, width, height, and weight (if possible).

    • Record your measurements in a table or chart.

  2. Conversion Conundrums:

    • Convert your measurements between different units (e.g., centimeters to meters, grams to kilograms, milliliters to liters).

    • Research different measurement systems used around the world (e.g., metric system, imperial system).

  3. Real-World Applications:

    • Imagine you're baking a cake. Convert the ingredient measurements from cups to milliliters or grams.

    • Plan a journey using a map and calculate the distance in kilometers or miles.

    • Measure the dimensions of your bedroom and calculate its area and perimeter.

Bonus Challenges:

  • Create a conversion chart for different units of measurement.

  • Research the history of measurement and how different units were developed.

  • Explore the use of measurement in science, engineering, and everyday life.

  • Share your measurement mastery and real-world applications on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity encourages practical maths skills, problem-solving, and an understanding of different measurement systems. Let's measure up and explore the world around us!

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FOOD & NUTRITION
Around the World in 80 Plates! 🌎🍽️

Let's embark on a culinary adventure and explore the diverse cuisines of our world!

Your Mission:

  1. Choose a country or region: Select a place with a cuisine that intrigues you (e.g., Japan, India, Mexico, Italy, Morocco).

  2. Research the cuisine: Learn about the traditional dishes, ingredients, and cooking styles of that region.

  3. Recipe Challenge: Find a recipe for a dish you'd like to try and make it with your family (with adult supervision, of course!).

  4. Cultural Connections: Discuss the cultural significance of the food you've chosen and how it reflects the history and traditions of the region.

Bonus Challenges:

  • Create a menu featuring dishes from different countries.

  • Learn about the nutritional value of different cuisines and ingredients.

  • Compare and contrast the cuisine of your chosen place with your own local cuisine.

  • Share your culinary creations and cultural discoveries on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity encourages exploration of different cultures, appreciation for diverse cuisines, and hands-on cooking skills. It's a delicious way to expand your culinary horizons and learn about the world!

JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!

Q: Why did the bicycle fall over?
 
A: Because it was two tired!

Ed - Your UK Home Education Companion

Keep exploring, keep learning, and keep having fun!

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