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Ho-ho-hello, knowledge seekers! 🎅 Ed here, spreading holiday cheer and a sprinkle of knowledge. Let's make this a December filled with learning and laughter!

December 16, 2024

Ho-ho-hello, knowledge seekers! 🎅 Ed here, spreading holiday cheer and a sprinkle of knowledge. Let's make this a December filled with learning and laughter!

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

The Boston Tea Party, a key event leading up to the American Revolution, took place.

Monday, 16th December: 1773

MATHS
Shape Up! 📐📏

Let's explore the world of shapes and put our geometry skills to the test!

Your Mission:

  1. Shape Hunt: Go on a scavenger hunt around your house or neighborhood to find examples of different 2D and 3D shapes.

  2. Shape Properties: For each shape you find, identify its properties (number of sides, angles, lines of symmetry, etc.).

  3. Shape Creations: Use construction paper, straws, or other materials to create your own unique shapes.

  4. Shape Puzzles: Challenge yourself with geometric puzzles like tangrams or jigsaw puzzles.

Bonus Challenges:

  • Research different types of geometric patterns and tessellations.

  • Explore the use of shapes in art and architecture.

  • Create a 3D model of a geometric solid.

  • Share your shape explorations and creations on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity encourages observation skills, spatial reasoning, and an understanding of geometric concepts. Let's shape up our maths knowledge!

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IT
Digital Storytelling with Animation! 💻🎬

Let's bring our stories to life with the magic of animation!

Your Mission:

  1. Choose an animation tool: Explore free online animation platforms like Scratch, Powtoon, or Animaker.

  2. Plan your story: Brainstorm a story idea and create a storyboard with key scenes and characters.

  3. Animate your story: Use the animation tools to bring your story to life with movement, sound effects, and music.

  4. Share your creation: Export your animation and share it with friends and family, or even upload it to a video-sharing platform.

Bonus Challenges:

  • Experiment with different animation styles (e.g., stop motion, 2D animation, 3D animation).

  • Add voiceovers or dialogue to your animation.

  • Create an animated educational video to explain a concept or idea.

  • Share your animation creations on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity encourages creativity, storytelling, and digital skills. It's a fun and engaging way to learn about animation and express yourself through technology!

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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