Groundhog Day Video Lessons
Looking for some free resources for Groundhog Day for your students? Check out these video lessons to discover the science behind Phil’s famous predictions!
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Will there be six more weeks of winter or will spring come early? In these Edpuzzle Original video lessons, find out why Americans turn to the famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil to answer this question!
A Social Studies Groundhog Day Video Lesson
In this video lesson, your students will discover the surprising scientific and cultural origins of the holiday, learn how it's evolved over time, and explore some of the ways it's celebrated today.
It's the perfect introduction to the weird and wonderful holiday we call Groundhog Day!
Video length: 6 mins. 18 secs.
A Science Groundhog Day Video Lesson
Groundhog Day is an American cultural phenomenon. But when it comes to the classroom, is there any science behind Phil’s famous predictions?
Find out with your students in this Edpuzzle Original video lesson!
Designed for elementary grades 3-5 and middle school science, using this video lesson for your next class couldn’t be easier.
Your students will learn how to read bar graphs that illustrate the typical temperatures in the winter in Punxsutawney, PA. Then, they’ll read a table to find out how many years Punxsutawney Phil correctly predicted the weather.
Finally, they’ll have to answer the question: Can a groundhog really predict the weather?
With built-in questions, you’ll be able to see your students’ results immediately, and all you have to do is assign the video in a couple of clicks!
Video length: 6 mins. 49 secs.
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