Test Your Knowledge

Worksheet Description

This Groundhog Day worksheet is designed as a quiz to test knowledge about the traditions and history associated with Groundhog Day. At the top of the page, there’s a line reserved for the student to write their name, making the worksheet personal. The title “Groundhog Day” is clearly printed at the top of the page, above a series of ten questions related to the holiday.

The questions range from asking what people wait to see the groundhog do, to the month when Groundhog Day occurs, and specifics about the day’s celebrations, such as the first U.S. state to celebrate and the country of origin for the festivities. Additional questions probe the student’s knowledge about groundhog habits, weather patterns associated with the holiday, and the implications of the groundhog seeing or not seeing its shadow. There is also a question about the famous Punxsutawney Phil, further engaging students with the cultural icon of the day. Accompanied by an illustration of a groundhog, the worksheet is designed to be both informative and engaging, encouraging students to learn more about this unique holiday while assessing their existing knowledge. It serves as an excellent classroom resource for teachers to incorporate into their lesson plans around February 2nd.