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

Making edible glass hearts is the topic of a SciShow Kids video. 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 describes why isomalt is used to make edible glass hearts (melting point) and how it can be done at home with the guidance of a parent. Like all SciShow Kids videos the description includes great deals of links to additional resources consisting of this one that has written directions..

The following enjoyable video, also from Its Okay to Smart, tries to utilize mathematics to determine the odds of a 25 year old female finding love in New York. (Remember, the video is simply for enjoyable).

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 classmates names on.

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

Why Do We Love? The lesson wont provide you with any clear answers, but it will make you believe.

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 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 supervision of a moms and dad.

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