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Happy Hanukkah, homeschoolers! ✨ Ed here, wishing you light, joy, and learning throughout the Festival of Lights. Let's make this a December to remember!
Happy Hanukkah, homeschoolers! ✨ Ed here, wishing you light, joy, and learning throughout the Festival of Lights. Let's make this a December to remember!
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
A bill giving Scotland its own parliament for the first time in three centuries was unveiled in Glasgow. Work commenced in June 1999 on the Scottish Parliament Building. It was built at a cost :- £414 million (ten times over the original budget).
MATHS
Festive Fractions and Decimals! 🎄🧮
Let's deck the halls with boughs of holly... and fractions and decimals!
Your Mission:
Christmas Shopping:
You have £20 to spend on Christmas presents. You buy a gift for £8.75 and another for £5.99. How much money do you have left?
A toy is on sale for 25% off its original price of £16. What is the sale price?
Holiday Baking:
A recipe for gingerbread cookies calls for 0.75 cups of sugar. Convert this to a fraction.
You need 1.5 kilograms of flour for a Christmas cake. How many grams is this?
Festive Fractions:
Add 1/4 + 3/8 = ?
Subtract 5/6 - 1/3 = ?
Multiply 2/5 x 1/2 = ?
Divide 3/4 ÷ 1/2 = ?
Bonus Challenge:
Create your own festive maths word problem involving fractions or decimals and challenge your friends and family to solve it!
Share your festive maths fun on social media using #EdExpress!
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FOOD & NUTRITION
Winter Warmer Recipes! ❄️🥣
Let's warm up from the inside out with some delicious and nutritious winter recipes!
Your Mission:
Recipe Research: Explore different recipes for warm and comforting winter dishes, such as soups, stews, or baked goods.
Healthy Choices: Choose a recipe that features seasonal ingredients and provides a good balance of nutrients.
Cooking Challenge: With adult supervision, try making the recipe and enjoy a delicious winter warmer meal with your family.
Bonus Challenges:
Research the nutritional benefits of the ingredients in your chosen recipe.
Experiment with different flavors and spices to create your own unique winter warmer dish.
Learn about food preservation techniques, such as canning or freezing, to enjoy seasonal produce throughout the year.
Share your winter warmer creations and culinary adventures on social media using #EdExpress!
This activity encourages healthy eating habits, cooking skills, and an appreciation for seasonal ingredients. Let's warm up our kitchens and our hearts with some delicious winter warmers!
JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!
Q: What did the math book say to the guidance counselor?
A: I have so many problems.
Ed - Your UK Home Education Companion
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