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Valentine’s Day STEM

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de-valentinestemSweets are a sweet part of Valentine’s Day celebrations—but too much candy can be a health challenge! This issue offers a scientific and fun solution by using candy for some S.T.E.M. experiments. Get on your lab coats and observe what happens when candy hearts meet carbonation! Discover how light fractures a lollipop without striking a blow! Reading step by step instructions and recording observations reinforces scientific writing and method. Wrap it up with enchanting energizing and entertaining exercises to celebrate February as National Heart Health Month!

In this issue students will:

  • learn by doing
  • follow written directions
  • conduct experiments and record observations and findings
  • learn new vocabulary in context
  • practice the scientific method
  • discover ways to reinforce healthy exercise habits
  • use the newspaper to research change and practice critical thinking

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