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Science Valentines for High School Students

Let’s face it- Valentine’s Day is a big day for teens. Although incorporating Valentine’s Day activities into the classroom can be a fun way to celebrate, I prefer to give out science valentines to each of my students.

Although I’ve taught teens for most of my career, I have a new perspective on Valentine’s Day now that I have three teenagers of my own. Teens are constantly struggling with self-image and Valentine’s Day can bring that all glaringly into view. That’s why I love handing out science valentines in my high school classes. They bring some lighthearted fun into a day that can be confusing or sometimes downright frustrating for students.

If you haven’t used science valentines in your classes before, here are a few fun and easy ways to incorporate them:

1. Hand out science valentines to each student with a little note or treat.

I know you might have more than one hundred students during the course of a week. Your students are aware of that, too, which is why giving individual valentines can be such a significant gesture for them. Although it can be a big job to make valentines for each of your students, I really think it’s worth it. Just a small note or sentence can make them feel seen and appreciated in a school where they might be struggling to belong.

I make my life a little easier by using pre-made valentines and just adding a short sentence or personal note on each one. If you’re interested in trying this, I have a set of free Anatomy Valentines and Chemistry Valentines for you download at the bottom of this post. You can add a small piece of candy to the card, if you prefer. I’ve had students tell me they’ve kept these cards for years after leaving my class so I know they can really make a difference!

Science Valentines for high school students

2. Allow students to give science valentines to others.

If you don’t have time to write notes to your students or don’t feel comfortable giving valentines directly to your students, you can always hand out a stack of science valentines for them to share with others. If you print them in black and white, your students can color them and pass on the fun to others throughout the day. This can be a quick reminder of content you’ve already learned or a teaser for units you haven’t gotten to yet.

3. Decorate your room or door with science valentines.

This is a great way to bring a little Valentine’s Day cheer to your classroom without giving valentine cards directly to your students! Again, if you prefer, students can color the cards and hang them on the classroom door or wall as decoration to keep the holiday celebration going for longer.

4. Challenge your students to create their own science valentines.

By giving them some pre-made valentines, you might be able to inspire them to come up with some “punny” valentines of their own. This is a great activity for a sub day, after a test, or just to change the class rhythm when students need a brain break.

They can really show their content knowledge through this fun activity. Challenge them to use vocabulary words discussed in class or include a scientific illustration on their card. If they share the cards with friends throughout the school, it can be a great way to encourage other students to take your class. If nothing else, they’ll be sharing science knowledge throughout the whole school population!

If you’d like to try one of these ideas this year, don’t forget to check out my free science valentines below so you can save some valuable prep time. Choose from Anatomy or Chemistry valentines (or both)!

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