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

Making edible glass hearts is the subject of a SciShow Kids video. The video starts by describing how glass is made before moving into a description of how sugar, like sand, can be melted. The video then discusses why isomalt is used to make edible glass hearts (melting point) and how it can be done at home with the guidance of a moms and dad. Like all SciShow Kids videos the description consists of great deals of links to extra resources consisting of this one that has written directions..

Why Do We Love? The lesson will not provide you with any clear answers, however it will make you think.

My daughters preschool is having a little celebration during which little cards will be exchanged. 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.

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

My children preschool is having a little celebration throughout which little cards will be exchanged. I.
used Canva to make some cards for them to write their names and their classmatesSchoolmates names on.

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

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