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Calling all adventurers and explorers! 🧭 Ed here, your guide to the fascinating world of geography, from towering mountains to hidden valleys. Let's explore together!

January 15, 2025

Calling all adventurers and explorers! 🧭 Ed here, your guide to the fascinating world of geography, from towering mountains to hidden valleys. Let's explore together!

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

The British Museum opens in London.

15th January: 1759

MATHS
Maths in Motion! 🏃‍♂️🧮

Let's get active and explore maths in the real world!

Your Mission:

  1. Choose a physical activity you enjoy (walking, running, cycling, skipping, etc.).

  2. Time yourself doing the activity for a set duration (e.g., 10 minutes, 30 minutes, or the length of a specific route).

  3. If possible, use a fitness tracker or app to record your distance and speed.

  4. Calculate your average speed using the formula: speed = distance ÷ time.

  5. If you don't have a way to measure distance, estimate how far you think you travelled and use that in your calculations.

Bonus challenges:

  • Try different activities and compare your average speeds.

  • Set a goal for yourself (e.g., increase your speed or distance over time).

  • Use a map to plan a route and calculate the total distance before you start.

  • Share your maths in motion adventures on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity combines maths skills with physical exercise, making learning fun and active!

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GEOGRAPHY
Around the World in 80 Clicks! 🖱️🌎

Let's embark on a virtual world tour using online mapping tools!

Your Mission:

  1. Choose a starting point anywhere in the world.

  2. Use an online mapping tool like Google Maps or Google Earth to explore different locations.

  3. "Travel" to at least 5 different countries or continents.

  4. For each location, note down:

    • The country or continent

    • The capital city

    • One interesting landmark or geographical feature

    • One thing you learned about the culture or history of the place

Bonus challenges:

  • Use the street view feature to take a virtual walk through different cities.

  • Calculate the distances between the places you visited.

  • Research the different climates and ecosystems you encountered on your journey.

  • Share your virtual travel experiences on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity encourages curiosity, exploration, and an appreciation for the diversity of our planet. Get ready to discover the world from the comfort of your home!

JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!

Q: What do you call a bear with no teeth?

A: A gummy bear!

Ed - Your UK Home Education Companion

Keep exploring, keep learning, and keep having fun!

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