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Greetings, winter wonders! ☃️ Ed here, your guide to a jolly and educational December. Let's explore the magic of learning together!

December 20, 2024

Greetings, winter wonders! ☃️ Ed here, your guide to a jolly and educational December. Let's explore the magic of learning together!

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Richard the Lionheart, King of England, was captured and imprisoned by Leopold V, Duke of Austria, near Vienna while returning from the Third Crusade. This event led to a period of instability and a hefty ransom for his release.

20th December: 1192

MATHS
Finances! 💰🎄

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

Your Mission:

  1. Budgeting Bonanza:

    • Imagine you have £50 to spend on holiday gifts for your family and friends.

    • Create a budget, listing the people you want to buy for and the estimated cost of each gift.

    • Make sure you don't exceed your budget!

  2. Sale Savings:

    • A toy store is offering a 20% discount on all games. If a game originally costs £25, how much will it cost in the sale?

    • A board game is on sale for £18, which is 10% off its original price. What was the original price?

  3. Gift Wrapping Geometry:

    • You need to wrap a present that is a rectangular prism with dimensions of 20 cm x 15 cm x 10 cm.

    • Calculate the surface area of the box to determine how much wrapping paper you'll need.

    • If you have a roll of wrapping paper that is 75 cm wide and 2 meters long, will you have enough to wrap the present?

Bonus Challenges:

  • Research different ways to save money during the holidays, such as making homemade gifts or using coupons.

  • Learn about different payment methods, such as cash, credit cards, and online payment systems.

  • Create a presentation or poster about responsible spending and budgeting.

Share your festive finance tips and calculations on social media using #EdExpress!

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GEOGRAPHY
World Heritage Wonders! 🌎🏛️

Let's embark on a virtual journey to explore some of the most incredible places on Earth!

Your Mission:

  1. Research UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These are places of outstanding universal value, recognized for their cultural or natural significance.

  2. Choose a World Heritage Site that interests you (e.g., the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, the Grand Canyon).

  3. Learn about its history, significance, and location.

  4. Create a presentation, poster, or travel brochure showcasing your chosen site.

Bonus Challenges:

  • Find out how many World Heritage Sites are located in your country.

  • Explore the different categories of World Heritage Sites (cultural, natural, mixed).

  • Discuss the importance of protecting and preserving these special places for future generations.

  • Share your World Heritage Site discoveries on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity encourages research skills, geographical awareness, and an appreciation for the diverse cultural and natural heritage of our planet. Happy exploring!

JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!

Q: What do you call a lazy kangaroo?

A: A pouch potato!

Ed - Your UK Home Education Companion

Keep exploring, keep learning, and keep having fun!

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