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Get ready for an electrifying adventure in learning with this remote-ready, Google Slides extravaganza! Delve into the captivating world of Valentine's Day science with ten exhilarating, kid-friendly YouTube videos. From uncovering the mysteries of animal affection to the mesmerizing process behind Necco's candy message hearts, students have the power to choose their own scientific journey.

As the excitement unfolds, students construct their own path by simply clicking on charming holiday icons, propelling them into a world of knowledge. Each click transports them to a slide adorned with a video link and thought-provoking questions, ensuring a truly immersive learning experience. And fear not, a click on a heart-shaped icon seamlessly guides them back to the choice board, ready for the next adventure.

While the standard assignment suggests exploring four of the ten captivating activities, the power to shape their own learning adventure rests in the students' hands. This is not just a lesson; it's a voyage of discovery, where curiosity and engagement reign supreme. Seize this opportunity to transform learning into an exhilarating quest that ignites a lifelong love for science!

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Grade Recommendation

Best Fit:

• Middle School: Grades 6–8

• High School: Grades 9–10 (as enrichment or pre-holiday lesson)

Course Alignment:

• General Science

• Biology

• Physical Science

• Earth & Space Science

• Psychology (emotion & attachment topics)

Cross-Curricular Connections & Extensions

Cross-Curricular Connections

ELA

• Summary writing

• Identifying main ideas in media

• Explaining processes using academic vocabulary

Psychology / Sociology

• Science behind love, attraction, bonding

• Human behavior and emotion

Earth Science

• Diamond formation

• Geologic pressures

Chemistry

• Chocolate ganache chemistry

• Candy production

• Molecule–receptor interactions (oxytocin, dopamine)

Engineering / Applied Physics

• How locks work

Health Science

• Human heart function

• Chapped lips (skin & environment)

Cultural Studies

• History of roses & gifts

• Symbolism of diamonds

Possible Classroom Extensions

• CER prompt: “Make a claim about whether animals experience love.”

• Student research mini-poster: “What is the chemistry of your favorite candy?”

• Comparative analysis between “chemistry of love” and actual neurotransmitter function.

• Art integration: create anatomical heart diagrams or rose dissections.
  

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NGSS Standards (Including SEP + CCC)

Because this is a choice board, different selections align to different NGSS strands. Below are the authentic standards covered by the topics shown.

Possible NGSS Performance Expectations

Middle School

• MS-LS1-3: Interactions between body systems (heart function).

• MS-LS1-8: Sensory receptors & stimuli (love chemistry, emotion responses).

• MS-PS1-2: Chemical reactions (chocolate ganache, candy production).

• MS-ESS2-1 / ESS2-2: Geoscience processes forming diamonds.

• MS-ETS1-2: Engineering principles (how locks work).

High School

• HS-LS1-2: Body system interactions (heart physiology).

• HS-LS1-3: Homeostasis (skin & chapped lips).

• HS-LS1-6: Biochemical processes (hormone binding, ganache chemistry).

• HS-ESS2-1: Earth processes and carbon transformation into diamonds.

• HS-PS2-6: Physics of mechanical systems (locks, forces).

Science & Engineering Practices (SEPs)

• Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information: synthesizing scientific videos

• Analyzing and Interpreting Data: interpreting visuals and explanations

• Constructing Explanations: describing how physical, chemical, or biological processes occur

Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs)

• Cause & Effect:

  • Why lips become chapped

  • Why chocolate behaves differently when heated

  • Why diamonds form under specific conditions

• Structure & Function:

  • Anatomy of the heart

  • Molecular structure of chocolate & skin

  • Lock mechanisms

• Energy & Matter:

  • Chemical processes in candy making

  • Geologic transformations in diamond formation

• Patterns:

  • Species behavior patterns in animal bonding

  • Patterns in chemical reactions & crystallization

Common Core Standards 

ELA/Literacy in Science

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.7 / RST.9-10.7
Integrate information from multimedia sources.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.2 / WHST.9-10.2
Write explanatory science responses.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.9 / WHST.9-10.9
Use evidence from media to support claims.