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

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

My children preschool is having a little event during which little cards will be exchanged. 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 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 fun video, also from Its Okay to Smart, tries to utilize mathematics to determine the odds of a 25 years of age woman finding love in New York. (Remember, the video is just for fun).

Why Do We Love? The lesson wont supply you with any clear responses, but it will make you think.

The video begins by discussing 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 parent.

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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