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

The following fun video, also from Its Okay to Smart, attempts to use math to figure out the odds of a 25 year old lady finding love in New York. (Remember, the video is simply for enjoyable).

The video starts by discussing 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 parent.

Why Do We Love? is a TED-Ed lesson that explores some philosophies on why people love. The lesson will not supply you with any clear responses, however it will make you think. And isnt that what thinkers want you to do?

My daughters preschool is having a little celebration throughout which little cards will be exchanged. The video starts 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 guidance of a moms and dad.

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

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

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