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Good morning, creative spirits! Ed here, ready to inspire your imagination and encourage your artistic expression through home education.

August 07, 2024

Good morning, creative spirits! Ed here, ready to inspire your imagination and encourage your artistic expression through home education.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE

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The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.

Jimmy Johnson

MATHS
Times Tables Challenge! ✖️🧮

Let's see how fast you can multiply!

Answer the following multiplication questions as quickly as possible:

  • 6 x 7 = ?

  • 9 x 4 = ?

  • 5 x 8 = ?

  • 7 x 3 = ?

  • 12 x 2 = ?

  • 8 x 6 = ?

  • 4 x 9 = ?

  • 11 x 5 = ?

  • 3 x 12 = ?

  • 9 x 9 = ?

Bonus Challenge:

  • Time yourself to see how long it takes you to complete all 10 questions.

  • Try mixing up the order of the questions and see if you can still answer them quickly.

  • Create your own times tables quiz and challenge a friend or family member!

Share your times tables triumph on social media using #EdExpress! ⚡

IT
Search Engine Safari 🔍🌐

Today, we're embarking on a digital safari through the vast plains of the internet!

Your mission: Use a search engine (like Google, DuckDuckGo, or another of your choice) to find the answers to these questions:

  • What is the capital city of Australia?

  • Who painted the Mona Lisa?

  • What is the highest mountain in the world?

  • When did World War II end?

  • What is the chemical symbol for water?

  • Who wrote the Harry Potter books?

  • What is the largest planet in our solar system?

  • What is the name of the current British monarch?

  • What year was the first iPhone released?

  • What is the fastest land animal?

Bonus Challenges:

  • Try using different search terms to see if you get different results.

  • Explore the "images" and "videos" tabs to find visual information related to your searches.

  • Use the advanced search options to refine your results.

  • Evaluate the reliability of the information you find. Are the sources trustworthy?

This activity helps develop research skills, critical thinking, and digital literacy. It's a fun and engaging way to learn about the world around us and how to navigate the vast landscape of the internet!

Share your search engine safari discoveries with us on social media using #EdExpress!

JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!

Q: Why was the equal sign so humble?


A: He knew he wasn't less than or greater than anyone else!

Ed - Your UK Home Education Companion

Keep exploring, keep learning, and keep having fun!

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