Less than $5 7th Grade Valentine's Day Research
Mystery History Date - Valentine's Day - Social Studies Research Activity
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Make Valentine’s Day Educational with This Fun History Research Activity!
Engage your students with this exciting, Valentine’s Day-themed research activity that blends history and fun! Perfect for middle and high school social studies or world history classes, students research a historical figure and learn more about others as they hear from potential Mystery History Dates! Each student will choose a historical figure, complete a Mystery Date profile of them, and meet other Mystery Dates in this stations-based activity. After they read about all Mystery Dates, students will identify who each figure is, and determine who would be least and most compatible with their own chosen figure. Out of all these Mystery History Dates, will they find a match? Or a dud?
Activity includes:
- Overview and instructions
- Mystery History Date Profile Sheet
- Mystery History Date Guess List
- Mystery History Date Compatibility Sheet
- Variations for small-groups and a Game Show edition!
Historical Heartthrobs! Valentine's Day - Who Am I? - Social Studies Activity
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Looking for a fun and exciting way to incorporate Valentine's Day into your social studies classroom? Look no further than "Historical Heartthrobs: Valentines from Famous Figures!"
This engaging teaching resource features a collection of heartfelt Valentine's Day messages inspired by famous figures from history and pop culture. From influential leaders and activists to beloved artists and entertainers, each Valentine's Day message offers a unique and imaginative glimpse at some of history's most iconic individuals.
Students will use context clues, research skills, and their knowledge of history and pop culture as they read through the Valentine's Day cards to determine which "Historical Heartthrob" would have written it! With a diverse range of figures spanning different time periods and backgrounds, this resource encourages students to explore the lives of historical figures in a relatable and engaging way.
Activity includes:
- Historical Heartthrobs: Valentines from Famous Figures - World History Edition Worksheets
- Historical Heartthrobs: Valentines from Famous Figures - U.S. History Edition Worksheets
- Extension Activity: Create Your Own Historic Valentine!
- Answer Keys