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

The following video from Its Okay To Be Smart (produced by PBS Digital Studios) discusses why humans kiss, the history of symbols connected with kissing, and some cultural views of kissing. When I saw this video I immediately considered my good friends who teach middle school and high school health classes.

Why Do We Love? is a TED-Ed lesson that explores some philosophies on why people enjoy. The lesson will not provide you with any clear answers, however it will make you think. And isnt that what theorists want 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 utilized to make edible glass hearts (melting point) and how it can be done at home with the supervision of a parent. Like all SciShow Kids videos the description consists of lots of links to additional resources consisting of this one that has written directions..

Valentines Day is next Monday. My daughters preschool is having a little event during which little cards will be exchanged. They are extremely excited about it! I.
used Canva to make some cards for them to compose their names and their schoolmates names on. If youre looking to include Valentines Day into some lessons today or next Monday, here are some resources to check out..

The following enjoyable video, also from Its Okay to Smart, attempts to utilize mathematics to identify the odds of a 25 year old lady finding love in New York. (Remember, the video is just for fun).

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

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