The Science of Valentines and Chocolate

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The Science of Valentines and Chocolate

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Science Project Ideas For Kids

Summary:

Age 6-17
Make Valentine's card with a scientific method and watch a web cast about chocolate

Description:

Recommended Website:

Science Project Ideas for Kids
http://www.homefires.com/click?scival
Age Range: 6-12 (approximately)

Science wiz, Janice VanCleave, offers a scientific method for making Valentine's with a secret message. At her website, you'll find free instructions (with a helpful illustration) on how to make these special cards.

After you make a Valentine for your sweetie or semi-sweetie, explore this website:

Exploratorium's The Sweet Science of Chocolate
http://www.exploratorium.edu/chocolate/
Age Range: 9-17 (approximately)

At this Exploratorium Museum online, you can watch a 2-hour web cast about chocolate. Watch as the ancient Aztec chocolate drink, "xocoatl" is made, while its history is explained. Listen as scientists describe why chocolate makes you feel good, how it affects our bodies, and why it's good for you.

Enjoy!

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Diane Flynn Keith, ©Copyright 2012, All Rights Reserved. Diane Flynn Keith publishes the rave-reviewed ClickSchooling® daily ezine with 12,000+ subscribers. If you're ready to jump-start your homeschooling, save time and money, and have more fun learning with your children, get your FREE subscription to ClickSchooling® now at http://www.homefires.com/free.asp.

C A T E G O R I E S

Orientation:

General

Subjects:

Science

Teaching Methods:

Online Interactive, Tutorial

I N T E N D E D F O R:

Ages:

6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17

Grades:

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11

F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N

Web Site:

http://www.homefires.com/click?scival

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