Lesson Plan Title : Valentine's Day Recipes

Age Range: Grade 9 through grade 12 (High School)

Overview and Purpose: In this creative activity, students are challenged to think of new ways to use Valentine's Day treats. They get to create their own recipes using candy hearts, cinnamon hearts, and the many other treats available for this holiday.

Objective: The student will be able to create a recipe using traditional Valentine's Day treats.

Resources:

None needed

Activities:

Brainstorm with your students about the different Valentine's Day treats there are. Then have them choose one or two of them and create their own recipe. They should list measurements as accurately as possible and use ingredients that could realistically go together. Have students share their recipes with the class.

Wrap Up:

Encourage students to try their recipes at home and bring the results in to class to share. Remind them to be aware of any allergies students in the room may have.