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Ellie scours the supermarket

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Ellie scours the supermarket

What are expeditions?

Scientific expeditions are like big adventures where scientists travel to special places to learn new things. Imagine you and your friends going on a treasure hunt, but instead of looking for gold, the scientists are looking for information about nature, animals, plants, or even space! They bring special tools to help them explore and discover exciting facts about our world and beyond. Here are some famous examples:

  • Charles Darwin sailed on a ship called the HMS Beagle and found out how animals and plants change over time to survive better in their homes.
  • The Challenger Expedition in the 1870s was a big journey where a ship called HMS Challenger sailed over 68,000 miles across oceans. They discovered lots of new sea creatures and started learning more about the oceans.
  • In 1969, astronauts on Apollo 11 went on the very first trip to the moon. They used lots of cool technology to get there and found out a lot about what the moon is made of.

Explore with Ellie

In the grand tradition of scientific expeditions, Ellie and her trusty bear Mags, are embarking on adventures to explore the world around them. Join Ellie on her expeditions by working through interactive online stories and subjects.

Ellie will explore various places like a park, a household recycling centre, a supermarket, experience a rainy surprise, and even delve into baking.

Just like good scientists, it's important to keep detailed notes to remember what you've seen and learned. To track your journey with Ellie, you can save or print your very own Expedition Journal to fill in after each adventure.

PDF of Expedition Journal link above

Where would you like to start?

Don’t forget to pace yourself. One adventure would be amazing but do it in the time you need.

Ellie scours the supermarket

Going to the supermarket is like a treasure hunt. There are so many choices and surprises on every aisle. What exciting things will Ellie find in the supermarket this time?

Ellie scours the supermarket – Related careers

Supermarkets are where many people get food. It's important to know about eating healthy, how packaging affects the environment, and how plants grow.

Nutritionists know a lot about how different foods help our bodies grow strong. They teach us to eat fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins for energy. They also help people with special diets.

Materials scientists study materials like plastic and metal. They create packaging that keeps food fresh and can be recycled. They try to make packaging that's better for the environment.

Ecologists study plants, animals, and how they live together. They make sure plants stay healthy in places like forests and deserts.

Nutritionist

Find out about more roles through Millie, and her friends, by ordering your very own primary careers poster.

Ellie’s Expedition Journal

Ellie’s Expedition Journal