Math, Science, and Philosophy Lessons for Valentine’s Day

Valentines Day is next Monday. My children preschool is having a little event throughout which little cards will be exchanged. They are very excited about it! I.
used Canva to make some cards for them to compose their names and their classmates names on. If youre aiming to integrate Valentines Day into some lessons this week or next Monday, here are some resources to check out..

The following video from Its Okay To Be Smart (produced by PBS Digital Studios) describes why human beings kiss, the history of symbols associated with kissing, and some cultural views of kissing. When I saw this video I immediately thought about my good friends who teach intermediate school and high school health classes.

The following fun video, also from Its Okay to Smart, attempts to use mathematics to determine the chances of a 25 years of age woman finding love in New York. (Remember, the video is just for fun).

Why Do We Love? is a TED-Ed lesson that explores some viewpoints on why people like. The lesson wont offer you with any clear responses, but it will make you believe. And isnt that what philosophers desire you to do?

Making edible glass hearts is the topic of a SciShow Kids video. The video begins by explaining how glass is made before moving into an explanation of how sugar, like sand, can be melted. The video then explains why isomalt is used to make edible glass hearts (melting point) and how it can be done at home with the supervision of a moms and dad. Like all SciShow Kids videos the description includes lots of links to extra resources consisting of this one that has actually written directions..

My daughters preschool is having a little event throughout which little cards will be exchanged. The video begins by describing how glass is made before moving into an explanation of how sugar, like sand, can be melted. The video then discusses why isomalt is utilized to make edible glass hearts (melting point) and how it can be done at home with the guidance of a parent.

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