Materials: - Research materials on herbs, spices, and foods associated with love (books, internet, etc.) - Paper and pen/pencil for each pair - Optional: ingredients for students to create their own love potion (make sure to check for allergies and sensitivities beforehand)

Instructions: 1. Introduce the activity by discussing the love potion used in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and its effects on the characters. 2. Divide students into pairs and provide them with research materials on herbs, spices, and foods associated with love. 3. Instruct students to work together to create a love potion recipe using common household ingredients. They should consider the properties of each ingredient and how they might contribute to the potion’s effects. 4. Once students have created their recipes, have them present them to the class. They should explain the scientific and cultural reasons behind their ingredient choices and how they believe their potion would work. 5. Optional: If you have the resources, allow students to create their own love potion using their recipe. Make sure to check for allergies and sensitivities beforehand.

Assessment: - Did the students effectively research and incorporate ingredients associated with love into their recipe? - Did the students explain the scientific and cultural reasons behind their ingredient choices? - Did the students present their recipe clearly and effectively to the class?