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.>>
>>English
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 student with the...>>
>>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 known<br...<span class="news-list-morelink">>>
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 tradition to the Germans....>>
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Crossword Puzzle
Ready for a fun challenge? See if you can solve the Groundhog day crossword puzzle.
Downloadable version posted below.
>>Word search II
Another exciting word search. Give it a try and let us know how you do!
Downloadable version posted below.
Word search
All of these words have something to do with Groundhog Day. Click the document below for the word search printable version.>>
>>Math
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.)
Click here for a...>>
>>Phil's Maze
Help Phil find his picnic! Trace the route from beginning to end! Click here for a printable version of the puzzle.>>
>>Shadow or Spring 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 the number of times...>>
>>Where is Phil? Coordinate Game
Before play begins, have two students sit across from each other with a barrier placed between them.>>
>>Mixed Studies
Classroom celebration ideas
Ideas for Groundhog Day Celebrations for Elementary or Middle School Teachers1. Have students find as many smaller words as they can in GROUNDHOG DAY.2. Have students find as many smaller...
>>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!
>>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....
>>Music
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,...
>>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...
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