Valentine's day


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This lesson contains 16 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 2 videos.

time-iconLesson duration is: 45 min

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Slide 1 - Slide

Objectives ....

In this lesson, students will explore....

-the basic history of Valentine's day

-why people celebrate Valentine's day

-how Valentine's day is celebrated

Slide 2 - Slide

Valentine's day

Slide 3 - Mind map

Slide 4 - Video

Recap....
Valentine was a bishop who lived in Rome during the third century. Emperor Claudius believed that marriage made soldiers weak. Because of this he decided marriage was forbidden for soldiers to make sure they would stay strong.  

Slide 5 - Slide

Valentine was a bishop in
A
Greece
B
Canada
C
Rome
D
England

Slide 6 - Quiz

Why did Emperor Claudius ban marriage?
A
He believed that marriage was only for royalty
B
He believed that marriage was evil
C
He believed that marriage made people stronger
D
He believed that marriage made soldiers weak

Slide 7 - Quiz

What words did Valentine write in his farewell letter?
A
Happy Valentine's day
B
You are my Valentine
C
My only Valentine
D
From your Valentine

Slide 8 - Quiz

Valentine was executed on February 14th, 270 AD.
A
True
B
False

Slide 9 - Quiz

Why do you think Valentine refused to agree with Claudius (knowing that he would die for it?)

Slide 10 - Open question

How do we celebrate
Valentine's day
nowadays?

Slide 11 - Mind map

Slide 12 - Video

Write something that you found interesting or surprising about the facts in the video. Why did it interest or surprise you?

Slide 13 - Open question

Why do you think Valentine's day still is a popular celebration?

Slide 14 - Open question

Do you think Valentine's day is an important celebration?

Slide 15 - Open question

What's your opinion
about this lesson?

Slide 16 - Mind map