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Hey Home School Tech Wizards! Ed here, serving up Edition 163 of Ed Express, hot off the digital press! Today, we're powering up our brains with a dynamic duo of English and IT! ๐ป๐
Hey Home School Tech Wizards! Ed here, serving up Edition 163 of Ed Express, hot off the digital press! Today, we're powering up our brains with a dynamic duo of English and IT! ๐ป๐
19th: 1556: Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, is declared a heretic. (History/Religion)
ENGLISH
Comic Book Capers! ๐ฅ
Introduction: Unleash your inner superhero and create your own action-packed comic book!
Materials: Paper, pencils, coloured pens or markers, your imagination!
Activities:
Character Creation: Every great comic needs a hero (and maybe a villain or two!). Design your characters. What are their superpowers? What are their weaknesses? What do they look like? ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ๐ฆนโโ๏ธ
Storyboarding: Plan out your comic strip. Divide your page into panels and sketch out the action in each panel. Think about the sequence of events and how the story will unfold. ์ปท
Speech Bubbles and Sound Effects: Add dialogue and sound effects to your comic. "POW!" "BAM!" "KAPOW!" Use different fonts and colours to make them stand out. ๐ฌ
Colour and Detail: Bring your comic to life with vibrant colours and detailed backgrounds. Don't forget to add shading and texture to make your artwork pop! ๐จ
Sharing Time: Share your comic with your family and friends. You can even create a whole series with your characters! ๐
Helpful Tip: Look at your favourite comic books for inspiration. Pay attention to how the panels are arranged, how the dialogue is written, and how the art style contributes to the story.
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IT
Coding Crusaders! ๐ค
Introduction: Let's embark on a coding quest and learn how to give instructions to computers!
Materials: A computer or tablet, internet access.
Activities:
Coding Games: There are many fun and free coding games available online that teach basic coding concepts. Try Scratch, Code Combat, or Blockly Games. These games make learning to code an exciting adventure! ๐ฎ
Hour of Code: Participate in the "Hour of Code" initiative. It offers a variety of one-hour tutorials on different coding topics, suitable for all ages and skill levels. You can find them on the official "Hour of Code" website. โ
Coding Challenges: Challenge yourself with coding puzzles and problems. Websites like Codewars and HackerRank offer coding challenges for all levels, from beginner to expert. ๐ค
Create Your Own Game: Use a visual programming language like Scratch to create your own simple game. You can design the characters, the background, and the rules of the game. ๐น๏ธ
Helpful Tip: Coding is like learning a new language. It takes practice, but it's incredibly rewarding!
JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!
Q: What did the tree wear to the pool party?
A: Swimming trunks!
Ed - Your UK Home Education Companion
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