Middle School Activities
Welcome to the Middle School page! Here you will find studies and curriculum available for download. Content is organized by subject. Simply scroll down the page and click on the item to download for your use in the classroom.
Art
Shadow Play
Groundhog Day is the perfect time to study shadows. Studying shadows is not only fun, but also will get the creativity flowing.[more]
English
Cross word puzzle
Ready for a fun challenge? See if you can solve the Groundhog day crossword puzzle. Downloadable version posted below.[more]
Story & Questions: The Groundhog Legend
The origin of they groundhog legend is based on the old Scotch couplet, “If Candlemas Day is bright and clear, there’ll be two winters in the year.” During the conquering of Northern Europe, the Romans brought this...[more]
Vocabulary words
Banquet - a big dinner party
Burrow - the underground home of Punxsutawney Phil
Celebrate - to have a party
Celebration - a big party
Famous - well...[more]
Vocabulary words game
Use this game to practice the Groundhog Day vocabulary words. Cut out the 21 cards and distribute to the students. Students can get more than one card and all students do not have to have the same amount of cards. The...[more]
Word scramble
Can you unscramble the following Groundhog Day words? Download the full sheet below.[more]
Word search
All of these words have something to do with Groundhog Day. Click the document below for the word search printable version.[more]
Math
Where is Phil? Coordinate Game
Before play begins, have two students sit across from each other with a barrier placed between them.[more]
Trek To Gobbler’s Knob
When my family and I arrived in Punxsutawney for the annual Groundhog Day weather prognostication celebration we checked into our motel and headed out to find out more about the history of Groundhog Day. We found out that the...[more]
Sun or Shadow Game
Math teachers can tie this into the study of fractions or decimals by looking at the portion of students who are eliminated in each round. You can also discuss theoretical probability vs. experimental probability when counting...[more]
Phil's Maze
Help Phil find his picnic! Trace the route from beginning to end! Click here for a printable version of the...[more]
Phil's Math Message
Phil has a special message for you. Solve the math problems below. Then use the code to find the message. (The first one was done for you.) [more]
Mixed Studies
Groundhog cookie recipe
Groundhog Cookie Recipe
2 cups sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground...[more]
Groundhog Bingo
Bingo is entertaining any day of the year and "Groundhog Bingo" is most appropriate and fun for February 2nd. Prepare game cards with 25 squares and the letters P-U-N-X-Y across the top. Place a picture of a groundhog...[more]
Games
Race to Gobblers Knob? Pin the Tail on the Groundhog? We have compiled a list of interactive, fun and creatives games to play! Click on "Phil's Games" below to download and print![more]
Classroom celebration ideas
Ideas for Groundhog Day Celebrations for
Elementary or Middle School Teachers
1. Have students find as many smaller words as they can in
GROUNDHOG DAY.
2. Have students find as...[more]
Music
Song list
“Up At the Knob”
(sung to the tune of "Up On The Housetop")
(words by: Kathy Bish)
Version 1: If Phil does not see his shadow
Up at the Knob the groundhogs pause
I'm Dreaming of the great Groundhog Song
(to the tune of "White Christmas")
From: Holiday Ideas for Youth Groups, Wayne Rice & Mike Yaconelli, Youth Specialties, Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Michigan
I'm dreaming of the...[more]
Groundhog wonderland Song
(to the tune of "Winter Wonderland")
From: Holiday Ideas for Youth Groups, Wayne Rice & Mike Yaconelli, Youth Specialties, Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Groundhogs hoot, are...[more]
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