{"id":3965,"date":"2019-12-23T22:09:43","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T11:09:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gosciencekids.com\/?page_id=3965"},"modified":"2020-01-16T01:14:51","modified_gmt":"2020-01-15T14:14:51","slug":"valentines-day-science-stem-projects-kids","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gosciencekids.com\/valentines-day-science-stem-projects-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Valentines Day Science &#038; STEM Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4018\" src=\"https:\/\/gosciencekids.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Valentines-Day-Science-Activities-for-Kids.jpg\" alt=\"Valentines Day Science Activities for Kids\" width=\"600\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gosciencekids.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Valentines-Day-Science-Activities-for-Kids.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gosciencekids.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Valentines-Day-Science-Activities-for-Kids-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gosciencekids.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Valentines-Day-Science-Activities-for-Kids-150x68.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gosciencekids.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Valentines-Day-Science-Activities-for-Kids-250x113.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s true. I heart Valentine&#8217;s Day! I mean, love is just such an awesome concept, why not celebrate it?<\/p>\n<p>And of course, my favourite way to celebrate is with science! Here are some of the Valentines or heart themed science activities we&#8217;ve done so far &#8211; and more coming soon!<\/p>\n<h2>Fun Valentines Day Science and STEM Ideas from Go Science Kids<\/h2>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-gallery\">\n<!-- WordPress Popular Posts -->\n\n<ul class=\"wpp-list\">\n<\/p>\n<li class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gosciencekids.com\/heart-bubble-wand\/\" target=\"_self\"><img src=\"https:\/\/gosciencekids.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wordpress-popular-posts\/1718-featured-220x220.jpg\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" alt=\"How to make DIY heart shaped bubble wands, and some fun bubbles science for kids\" class=\"wpp-thumbnail wpp_featured wpp_cached_thumb\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n<div class=\"recent-post-heading\">DIY Heart Shaped Bubble Wand<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gosciencekids.com\/heart-bubble-wand\/\">Read More...<\/a><\/li>\n<p>\n<\/p>\n<li class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gosciencekids.com\/crystal-hearts\/\" target=\"_self\"><img src=\"https:\/\/gosciencekids.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wordpress-popular-posts\/2362-featured-220x220.jpg\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" alt=\"Two borax crystal hearts interlocked\" class=\"wpp-thumbnail wpp_featured wpp_cached_thumb\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n<div class=\"recent-post-heading\">Interlocking Crystal Hearts<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gosciencekids.com\/crystal-hearts\/\">Read More...<\/a><\/li>\n<p>\n<\/p>\n<li class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gosciencekids.com\/salt-crystal-hearts\/\" target=\"_self\"><img src=\"https:\/\/gosciencekids.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wordpress-popular-posts\/3987-featured-220x220.jpg\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" alt=\"Salt Crystal Hearts Science Craft STEAM idea for kids\" class=\"wpp-thumbnail wpp_featured wpp_cached_thumb\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n<div class=\"recent-post-heading\">Salt Crystal Hearts<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gosciencekids.com\/salt-crystal-hearts\/\">Read More...<\/a><\/li>\n<p>\n<\/p>\n<li class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gosciencekids.com\/zooming-hearts\/\" target=\"_self\"><img src=\"https:\/\/gosciencekids.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wordpress-popular-posts\/4095-featured-220x220.jpg\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" alt=\"Zooming hearts fun science activity\" class=\"wpp-thumbnail wpp_featured wpp_cached_thumb\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n<div class=\"recent-post-heading\">Zooming Hearts<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gosciencekids.com\/zooming-hearts\/\">Read More...<\/a><\/li>\n<p>\n\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>Check out these awesome Valentines STEM ideas from around the web. Love these!<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>February is all about hearts, why not try making a working heart model, that really pumps! <a href=\"https:\/\/team-cartwright.com\/heart-pump-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This one<\/a> from <em>Team Cartwright<\/em> uses cups and a balloon, whereas <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steampoweredfamily.com\/activities\/heart-model-heart-stem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> this one<\/a> from <em>STEAM Powered Family<\/em> uses plastic water bottles. Try making both and see which one works best!<\/li>\n<li>You could also try making a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steamsational.com\/diy-heart-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">realistic 3D heart model<\/a> with playdough, from <em>STEAMsational<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>This is cool. Did you know you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steampoweredfamily.com\/activities\/chasing-hearts-challenge-valentines-day-science-activity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">draw hearts and then make them float?<\/a> You can even chase them around with a paper straw! From <em>STEAM Powered Family<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><em>Raising Dragons<\/em> has another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raisingdragons.com\/floating-hearts-challenge-ages-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">floating hearts challenge, using magnets<\/a>!<\/li>\n<li>Can you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redtedart.com\/steam-balancing-heart-toy-valentines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">balance a heart?<\/a> &#8216;Love&#8217; this centre of gravity idea that <em>Babble Dabble Do shared at Red Ted Art<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Recycle your old broken crayons and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fromengineertosahm.com\/the-science-behind-melting-crayons-a-valentines-day-science-experiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">learn about crayon melting points<\/a>, from <em>From Engineer to SAHM<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Make a <a href=\"https:\/\/teachbesideme.com\/geometric-heart-valentine-stem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Geometric Heart<\/a>, from <em>Teach Beside Me<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Paint your own Valentine cards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redtedart.com\/valentines-cards-coded-message\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">using salt, to create a snowy or sparkly effect<\/a>, like these from <em>Inspiration Laboratories at Red Ted Art<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><em>Little Bins for Little Hands<\/em> shares how to make <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebinsforlittlehands.com\/valentines-day-coding-stem-activity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a &#8216;Love&#8217; heart in binary<\/a>! Screen-free coding fun!<\/li>\n<li>Everyone loves fizzy science! Explore acid base reactions with these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redtedart.com\/steam-valentines-fizzy-heart-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fizzy hearts<\/a> from <em>Cinta and Co&#8217;s post on Red Ted Art<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/the-gingerbread-house.co.uk\/2016\/01\/14\/how-to-make-simple-melting-love-hearts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">or these<\/a> from <em>The Gingerbread House<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Can you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixthbloom.com\/preschool-valentines-day-science-experiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dissolve a conversation heart?<\/a> Experiment with different types of liquids! From <em>Sixth Bloom<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Or perhaps you could make a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joyintheworks.com\/conversation-heart-catapult-for-valentines-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">conversation heart catapult<\/a> instead, like this one from <em>Joy In The Works<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>See if you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redtedart.com\/steam-valentines-salt-ice-experiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">melt an icy heart?<\/a> From <em>Wee Warhols for Red Ted Art<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Make fizzy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalbeachliving.com\/valentines-day-volcano-science-experiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">volcano Valentine&#8217;s gifts<\/a>, with adorable printable lava pun labels, from <em>Natural Beach Living<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Explore physics by making a <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebinsforlittlehands.com\/valentines-day-physics-activities-experiments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">balloon rocket and watching cupid fly<\/a>! From <em>Little Bins for Little Hands<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steamsational.com\/squishy-circuits-heart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">light up heart squishy circuit<\/a> is a fun way for kids to learn about electricity, from STEAMsational.<\/li>\n<li>Try making <a href=\"https:\/\/team-cartwright.com\/thaumatropes-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Valentine&#8217;s thaumatropes<\/a>! From <em>Team Cartwright<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>If you&#8217;re into tangrams, you could try making a <a href=\"https:\/\/jdaniel4smom.com\/2016\/02\/valentines-day-tangram-activity-with-printables.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tangram heart<\/a>, with this free printable from <em>JDaniel4&#8217;s Mom<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Or you could compare different candies with a <a href=\"https:\/\/jinxykids.com\/valentine-math-activity-valentines-venn-diagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Valentine&#8217;s Venn Diagram<\/a>, from <em>Jinxy Kids<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Make a cute <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventure-in-a-box.com\/jack-in-the-box-valentine-paper-craft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Valentine&#8217;s Jack in the Box<\/a> craft, and learn about potential energy, from <em>Adventure in a Box<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>If you prefer tasty STEM activities, try making <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebinsforlittlehands.com\/valentines-day-candy-structures-stem-activity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">heart candy structures<\/a>! From <em>Little Bins for Little Hands<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>And of course, if all else fails, you could always make slime! (Making your own slime totally counts as a chemistry lesson, right?) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artsyfartsymama.com\/2016\/01\/3-ingredient-sparkly-valentine-slime.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This one is pretty<\/a> from <em>Artsy Fartsy Mama<\/em>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steamsational.com\/valentine-glitter-slime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this one uses liquid starch<\/a>, from <em>STEAMsational<\/em>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebinsforlittlehands.com\/valentines-day-heart-slime-science-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this one<\/a> from <em>Little Bins for Little Hands<\/em> includes tiny heart glitter pieces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Do you know any fun heart or Valentines Day science projects we should try next?<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s true. 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