Lesson Plan
Valentine's Day Differences
Have you ever wondered how people in different parts of the world celebrate your favorite holiday? Use this lesson to research the similarities and differences between Valentine's Day celebrations in different regions of the world.
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Learning Objectives
Students will be able to conduct a short research project and compare and contrast the Valentine’s Day celebrations in two different countries.
Introduction
(4 minutes)- Ask students to think about what comes to mind when they think of Valentine’s Day.
- Collect student answers and record them on the board in a list for students to see.
- Explain to students that many of the things they listed can be attributed to the culture of the country they live in. Different countries and regions of the world celebrate holidays in unique ways.