Groundhog Day is celebrated worldwide.
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Groundhog Day is celebrated worldwide.
Photo: Anthony Quintano/Wikimedia Commons
Complete this Newsela-created Formative about the history, traditions, and science behind Groundhog Day. 🐿️ 👀 🌤️
Groundhog Day is celebrated worldwide.
Photo: Anthony Quintano/Wikimedia Commons
What is the origin of Groundhog Day?
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When does Groundhog Day take place? Select two correct answers.
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What does the behavior of a groundhog on Groundhog Day predict? Select two answers.
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Where did the tradition of Groundhog Day come from? Select two correct answers.
Punxsutawney Phil is the only weather-predicting groundhog.
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Before the became the custom, used the to predict the forecast.
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If Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, it means there will be an early spring.
Drag each animal into the correct category to show if it's an animal that can predict the weather.
armadillo
badger
groundhog
opossum
wooly bear caterpillar
giraffe
butterfly
Weather predicting animals
Not weather predicting animals
Punxsutawney Phil's predictions have been correct
Create a visual using illustrations and words that include the characteristics of groundhogs that explain why they have been chosen to predict the weather on Groundhog day.