History / Language Arts

 

Research the history of Valentine’s Day and write a short report on your findings.

You can use some of these links to get started.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geography/Math

 

Using a map locate these cities and then mark them. Now figure out the best route to take if you were going to visit each city. How many miles would you travel? How many days would it take you to drive by car? How many tanks of gas would you need? At the current gas prices what would this trip cost?

 

Valentine, Nebraska

Loveland, Ohio

Friend, Oregon

Sweet Home, Oregon

Sugar City, Colorado

Friendship, Maine

Sweet Home, Texas

Friendship, Texas

Sweet, Minnesota

Lovejoy, Georgia

 

Math

Use this lesson plan to make a graph using candy hearts

 

 

Language Arts

 

1^st Activity

 

First read the brief history of conversation hearts here. http://www.candyfavorites.com/Shop/conversation_hearts_origin.asp

 

Then have the student cut out heart shapes from construction paper. They will use these hearts to make their own unique conversation hearts. Have them look at some conversation hearts for inspiration. Also have them notice how many words/letters are on the hearts. Notice that the hearts have no more than 4 letters per word and no more than 2 words per heart. They should try to mimic this. Also stress not to just copy the hearts but to try and come up with their own sayings. 

 

2^nd Activity

 

In times past it was common to write an acrostic poem to their beloved (A poem where the first letter in each line spells out the beloved’s name). Have the student write a poem in the same manner. Instead of a beloved they could use a friend’s name or relative. Use this template to write your poem on. http://www.abcteach.com/valentine/riddle.htm

 

3^rd Activity

 

Valentine’s Day Vocabulary worksheet

 

 

Science

 

Sheep heart dissection (Thanks for the idea Jaybird)

 

The Heart: An Online Exploration

 

Art

 

Make a Valentine’s Day Card Holder

 

This would be a fun project for them to give as a special gift to mom or grandma

 

A cute valentine to make for dad

 

Printable valentines to color and give to friends

 

 

Life Skills

 

Plan a menu with a Valentine’s theme and prepare for your family.

You could get some ideas here.