Beating Hearts: A Conversational Heart Valentine Scientific Investigation

This is a Valentine Scientific Investigation using Conversational Hearts. A great activity for Valentine's Day or any day in February. Combines science, reading, writing and following directions. Students will conduct an investigation to see what the hearts will do in various combinations of easy to find materials: water and cooking/easy to find products that you already have in your kitchen. Conduct an investigation for little to no money that your students will be talking about for weeks! The papers can be put into book/journal form and students will be able to be "scientists" as they record their findings! Tested with real students in real classrooms. Fun for everyone including you! Incorporates Common Core reading Standard: RI.3 following step by step procedures in a Scientific investigation.